Hi Firdaus,
You may find this site useful:-
http://edgemotorworks.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=24&Itemid=55
I purchased my car with almost 80000km on it. Although it was a pretty low mileage E36, it was seriously neglected. In my fist few months I spent RM20k on fixing it up. Here is a summary of what I did:-
(1)13.4.2007(79895km)
INSPECTION 2 - servicing RM711
Magnatec RM156
Oil Filter RM30
Fuel Filter RM68
Axle Oil RM22
Axle Oil Treatment RM17
Automatic Oil RM108
Automatic Filter RM58
Auto Gasket(B) RM45
Auto Gasket(S) RM40
Powersteering Oil RM36
Brake Fluid RM36
Coolant Fluid RM35
Spark Plug RM60
VANOS REPAIR KIT RM220
ABSORBERS RM1636
Bilstein Black (F) RM710( RM355pp)
Bilstein Black (R) RM420(RM220pp)
Mounting(F) RM210
Mounting(R) RM110
Dampers(F) RM76
Dampers(R) RM110
THERMOSTAT
Housing RM110
O-Ring RM5
Gasket RM6
FAN CLUTCH RM520
WEAR & TEAR ITEMS RM1699
Valve Cover Gasket RM95
Valve Cover Seal RM105
Radiator Side Cover RM260
Belt Tensioner RM175
Belt Absorber RM158
Oil Filter Housing Gasket RM80
Washer Pump RM58
Bonnet Absorber RM55
Wiper Panel(L&R) RM170
Rear Windscreen Lining RM145
Door Handle Rubber RM80
Brake Switch RM68
Vent Hose RM25
Pipe Conector RM38
Air Con Belt RM38
Fan Cover Clip RM3
Valve Cover Cap RM 20
Bonnet Insulator Clip RM3
Aliminium Washer RM6
Brake Bulb RM5
Bulb RM5
Windscreen Shampoo RM7
MODIC RM45
LABOUR RM810
MISC RM300
TOTAL RM6062
(2) 7.5.2007 PAINTING
Change color to black RM3800
Door Trim RM120
New No Plate(UDM) 93
Total RM4013
(3) 30.5.2007 (80430km)
Cylinder Head (used) RM3700
Cylinder Head Bolt RM110
Cylinder Head Gasker RM580
Radiator Assy RM690
THermostat RM220
Heather Hose RM58
By Pass Hoses RM175
Clips RM8
Mounting:-
Engine RM320
Gearbox RM96
Oil Sump Gasket RM110
Dipstic oring RM6
Auto pipe clamp RM32
Bonnet Absorber RM55
Oil Filter RM30
Castrol Magnatec RM156
Coolant RM52.50
Less overlap (RM355)
S Tax RM60
Labour(icld Top Overhaul) RM1200
TOTAL RM7187.50
(4) 5.6.2007 (Brakes & Tyres)
Air Filter RM55
Brake Fluid RM36
ATE Disc &Pads (F) RM500
Tyres RM1160 (MXV8)
Total RM1751
(5) 22.6.2007 (Tie Rod)
Tie Rod RM336
stax rm4
labour rm80
Total RM420
(6) 29.6.2007(Axle Oil Leak)
Axle Oil RM190
O Ring RM10
Washer RM2
Stax RM4
Total RM286
GRAND TOTAL (1) + (2) + (3) +(4)+ (5) + (6) = RM19719.50
Since then my maintenance has been pretty ok.My E36 has been driving fine. I have done over 25000kms on the car since my initial repairs and am very happy with my car.
My advise would be do as much preventive maintenance as you can afford so you can enjoy the car for however long you decide to keep it.
PS I thought you had earlier put up you car for sale. What happened to your goin overseas thing?
See
http://www.bmwclubmalaysia.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21498