1990 BMW E30 318is | Milton Keynes

The BMW E30 is the second-generation 3 Series, known for compact rear-wheel-drive engineering that kept the cabin and boot roomy for a small car. It was built in saloon, convertible and Touring forms, and it remains a favourite among people who like 1980s BMWs. This one is a 1990 318is with a 1.8-litre petrol engine. This car is finished in black with a cream interior, a pairing that reads cleanly on camera and keeps the cabin light. Its condition is excellent, so close-up work on the paintwork and trim holds up. The straight-edged lines are typical of late-1980s BMW design. Film and TV productions set in the 1980s and 1990s can use those lines for period scenes, and the plain black paint gives photographers and advertising crews a clean surface that picks up reflections from the location. Music video and fashion shoots get a strong contrast between the black body and the cream seats. It also suits weddings and personal hires, with the pale interior bright for portraits.