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BMW 3 Series
E21 - 3 Series (E21)
1978 BMW 316
1978
53,905 miles
T
Petrol
£6,000 – £8,000
Estimate range
Bidding starts 30 May at 11:00
Listing Source
Manor Park Classics
Auction
Auction Date
Saturday, 30 May 2026
Starts at 11:00
17 days until auction
Estimate
£6,000 - £8,000
Location
United Kingdom
Auction Venue
Barons MPC South (Southampton)
About the 316
Entry-level model with 1.6-liter M10 engine.
Known Issues to Watch For
Rust in floorpans, strut towers, and rockers; Timing belt failures; Carburetor issues; Worn suspension bushings; Vacuum leaks; Exhaust deterioration; Cooling system leaks; Brittle plastic components; Difficult parts availability
Desirable Options
Recaro sports seats|Rarely found in good condition today Limited slip differential Factory alloy wheels Sunroof Air conditioning Sports suspension Central locking Leather interior Factory fog lights Rear headrests Manual transmission (for top models) L-Jetronic fuel injection (on later models) Original Blaupunkt stereo
Specifications
Performance
Horsepower90 hp
Torque130 Nm
0-100 km/h13 seconds
Top Speed165 km/h
Engine & Drivetrain
Engine0.0L
Fuel TypePetrol
TransmissionT
Drive TypeRWD
Vehicle Details
Year1978
Mileage53,905 miles
Body StyleSedan
RegistrationRBW345T
MOTT.B.A
Production Info
Production Years1975 - 1980
GenerationE21
Listing Source
Manor Park Classics
Auction
Auction Date
Saturday, 30 May 2026
Starts at 11:00
17 days until auction
Estimate
£6,000 - £8,000
Location
United Kingdom
Auction Venue
Barons MPC South (Southampton)
Price on request
197853,905 milesT
