1996 BMW E38 750iL

Highlights

Only 33,194 miles from new
‘One of a kind’ with virtually all factory options
Just two registered keepers
£10,000 recommissioning by seller since 2014
LWB 320bhp V12 with AC Schnitzer kit
Highly specified with electric rear seats and two phones
95L fuel tank replaced using OEM parts

The Appeal

A quick memo to the makers of other 1990s luxobarges. Please step carefully to one side, this E38 750iL is coming through. And it is one for the saloon enthusiast.

Perhaps you’re drawn by the 320bhp V12. It’s done just 33,000 miles from new. Or maybe it’s the AC Schnitzer body kit. Alternatively, you may be all about the gizmos, the raft of them - two car phones (for front and rear passengers), electric front and rear seats, picnic tables, fine wood veneers, double glazing, TV, 6CD changer. Etc. There’s blinds and a sunroof too. This car is likely the only one of its specification in the UK or perhaps Europe because it was fitted with virtually every factory option when new, plus that body kit. It cost £98,000 in 1996, equivalent to £230,000 now.

This very low mileage LWB 750iL has had just two keepers from new. It has been barely used since 2009, dry storage preserving the condition inside and out. The vendor acquired it in 2014 and has invested £10,000 since recommissioning it using a BMW specialist and BMW parts. This recently included fitting a Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) fuel tank and associated parts.

The vendor reports no known faults or issues but it will require a MOT. Once done, it offers an executive express experience without rival.

The History and Paperwork

First registered 15th August 1996
Ordered and delivered via Prophets BMW in Solihull, now Sytners
Specified with every available option except rear screens
AC Schnitzer kit ordered separately and fitted by Prophets as part of the PDI prior to delivery
This kit includes skirts, wing mirrors, rear screen spoiler, stainless exhaust and alloys with spare
The staff member who fitted this kit still works for Sytner and is the Parts Manager
Cost £98,000 new which would be £230,000 now
Two registered keepers
Between 1998 and 2009 the car covered 33,184 miles
Car stored between 2009 and 2014 under a cover
Current keeper since September 2014
Seller spent £6,000 between 2014 and 2018 recommissioning car
This work was done by a BMW mechanic using only OEM parts
MOT’d in 2018 and then put into dry storage
£4,000 spent recently in further improvements using OEM parts
These include fitting a new fuel tank and fuel pump with associated parts
Factory handbook and wallet in good condition
2 key fobs and emergency key
Good history file with various invoices to 2021 for maintenance and improvement work
Highlights include suspension work and wheels refurbished in 2017
Stamped service book to 29,803 miles in September 2006
MOT history shows storage between 2009 and 2018
Last MOT expired 29th November 2019 with 33,184 miles on test and minor advisories
Now showing 33,194 miles
Private registration plate and number plates included as part of the car's original authenticity
Vendor advises that all parts fitted during his tenure were genuine BMW OEM parts sourced from Sytner BMW to maintain the car's authenticity

The Condition

Arctic Silver metallic paintwork in good order and said to be original
The vendor tells us that the paintwork is original and the car has never been in an accident
Due to age and originality some light signs of age and use shown in photographs
These include stone chips, marks, scuffs and delamination to small areas of roof
We are told the paintwork has never been mopped or polished
Vendor reports light scratches due to a car cover and stone chips to front and rear skirt
There are also some areas of light sun damage to note in photographs
There is glue residue around the sunroof aperture where sealed by previous keeper
Bodywork presents well with good panel fit and well kept panework
Fitted with an AC Schnitzer body kit and rear window spoiler as detailed above
Original front windscreen with last tax disc from 2009 still fitted
Five spoke 18in AC Schnitzer alloy wheels in fair condition with light marks
Wheels refurbished including spare since 2014 with very few miles covered
Fitted with new tyres at the same time as the wheels were refurbished
Matching spare wheel with unused Pirelli tyre
Nappa black leather very high specification interior in well kept condition
Interior is 28 years old but lightly used so some wear to be expected
Specification includes the list of features below and shown in photographs
Factory tool kit and first aid kit appear virtually unused
Light signs of age inside such as sun fade to a couple of veneers and steering wheel
The vendor advises that the inner sunroof slider has recently stopped working

Specification includes:

Electric sunroof
Rear window blind
Electric front and rear seats
Rear picnic tables
Fine wood veneers
Memory front electric seat
Electric steering column
TV monitor
6CD multichanger premium sound system
Heated front and rear seats
Parking Distance Control
Double glazing

The Mechanics

5,379cc M73 V12 320bhp engine
5spd automatic gearbox
Self levelling suspension
AC Schnitzer uprated exhaust system
£10,000 invested by seller since 2014
All work by BMW mechanic using OEM parts
95L fuel tank recently replaced using OEM parts
No reported running or driving issues by vendor
Service history to 29,803 miles

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