Mathewsons December 2026 sale
Lot 222: 1999 BMW 318is at the Mathewsons December 2026 auction
By Jon Cosson · Last checked
Part of our Bangers & Cash guide.
Listing checked
What the listing says
Mathewsons' listing, based on information from the vendor, states that the vehicle is an E36 coupé, unmodified, a factory M Sport with a manual gearbox; it is with its third owner; it has a service book and invoices; it has an MOT to November 2027; and it has covered 71,000 miles.
What to check on any BMW E36 318is coupé
- Start with a history check, because many E36s have been crashed.
- The main rust areas are the front and rear wheel arches, the inner front wings and the welds around the suspension turrets, the sills and jacking points, the windscreen surround, door bottoms and the boot lid.
- Lift the rubber boot seal and inspect the seam where the inner and outer panels meet; Hagerty warns that rot here is an expensive repair.
- Look in the boot for damp, and check the area under the battery.
- Check the floor drain plugs behind the front seats.
- Look at the condition of both subframes.
Checks for this car
- Check the rear subframe mounts.
- Check the cooling system.
- Confirm the M Sport specification.
Questions to ask before you bid
- Can I see the V5C, and do the chassis and engine numbers match it?
- What history file, invoices and MOT records come with it?
- When was it last used on the road?
- Have the rear subframe mounts been checked or repaired?
- When was the cooling system last renewed?
Viewing and bidding
Viewing at the Pickering saleroom runs Wednesday 25 November to Tuesday 1 December 2026: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, Saturday 9am to 12 noon, closed Sunday. Entry is £5 per person, which includes admission on the day and a donation to one of Mathewsons' chosen charities. The sale is Wednesday 2 to Friday 4 December 2026, held behind closed doors, with bidding online, by telephone or by commission.
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