BMW Rad 3 • 1986 • 101,000 km

Cash

€ 5,900 EUR

Vehicle Details

Condition

Used

Manufacturer

BMW

Model

Rad 3

Year

1986

Car body style

Coupe

Transmission

Manual

Mileage

101000 km

cylinders

4 cylinders

Description

Barn find, car has been in dry storage since 1994 and has recently been completely technically and optically prepared. 1 owner, ex miss the Netherlands who left for another continent in 1993, has been suspended since 1994, everything complete from new account to suspension certificates, maintenance booklets with stamps. Previous owner No rust and original numbers The last major overhaul that was made was made 1 month ago. There is nothing to be done in the near future. All books are complete without invoices. 2 sets of keys and the cover of the Bauer top, original steering wheel, 5th spare wheel The timing belt has been replaced by approximately 97,000 km, no invoices only stamped in service booklet of complete service. The last photo shows the series of the chassis In perfect condition both indoors and outdoors

Frequently asked questions

This 1986 BMW Rad 3 is 16+ years old, which moves it into project / collectible / hand-me-down territory. Pricing in this band has more to do with condition and rarity than age. Inspect for rust, frame integrity, and electrical wear — none of which the 1986 fuel-economy spec sheet will warn you about.

This listing is below the typical mileage band for a 1986 BMW — most Rad 3s of this age show closer to 15-20k km/year. Low mileage is a price-supporting attribute but verify the odometer hasn't been rolled back (check service records and inspection-station logs in Netherlands The).

Netherlands The, Netherlands The is a smaller market — comparable BMW Rad 3 listings are scarce, so this coupe can carry a small premium for buyers who can't find local alternatives. Be transparent about condition; buyers who travel for a listing typically expect what they see in the photos.

For an older BMW Rad 3 like this one, prioritize: timing belt/chain interval (ask for the last replacement receipt), suspension bushings and shocks, brake-fluid condition, transmission service history, and rust on the rocker panels and subframe. A pre-purchase inspection at an independent shop pays for itself many times over at this age.

Insurance in Netherlands The is a private-carrier market. For a mid-tier BMW Rad 3 in Netherlands The, expect 4-8% of the market value per year for full coverage. The biggest cost-driver is the city — Netherlands The rates can be meaningfully higher than rural Netherlands The for the same BMW.

Gasoline pricing in Netherlands The is moderate. For this Rad 3, expect monthly fuel cost to scale roughly with kilometers driven and the manufacturer-rated economy minus 10-15% for real-world conditions.

This is a private-seller listing. For a mid-tier purchase like this BMW Rad 3, the buyer usually pre-arranges financing with their own bank or credit union — get pre-approval before contacting the seller. The seller will typically wait for funds to clear before signing over the title.

In Netherlands The, Netherlands The, you'll need the original title signed over by the seller, a bill of sale, a current emissions / safety inspection where required by Netherlands The, a VIN-match verification, and proof of insurance to take possession. The state DMV or motor-vehicle agency processes the transfer; many do it the same day.

This is a private-seller listing — an individual selling their own BMW Rad 3, not a business. Treat it like any other person-to-person purchase: meet in a safe public location (a police-station parking lot is the gold standard), verify the seller's ID against the title before any money changes hands, and never wire funds before seeing the vehicle in person.

A 16+ year-old BMW Rad 3 is past its depreciation trough — pricing from here is condition-driven, not age-driven. Documented examples of desirable trims can appreciate; rough examples stay flat or depreciate as parts availability tightens. Set the price by recent comparable sold prices, not by asking prices.

On a mid-tier listing in a smaller market like Netherlands The, Netherlands The, sellers often hold firmer on price because comparable BMW Rad 3s are scarce. Lead with your timing (ready-to-buy) and your willingness to handle transfer paperwork — a frictionless transaction is sometimes worth a few percent to the seller.

If the seller still owes a bank or finance company against this BMW Rad 3, the title has a lien recorded. Do NOT hand over funds before the lien is released. Standard practice in Netherlands The: buyer's bank pays the lender directly for the loan balance and pays the seller for the remainder, with the lender's release letter arriving alongside the new title. Verify the lien status through whatever public registry Netherlands The uses (DMV / DETRAN / Registro Civil / etc.) before agreeing to a purchase price.

BMW Rad 3 • 1986 • 101,000 km