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1997 BMW 328I Coupé E36

Highlights

  • Genuine Alpina alloy wheels
  • A very clean and well-presented example
  • MOT until September 2025

The Appeal

Often topping the list of peoples’ favourite 3 Series BMWs of all time, the E36 was ranked consistently in Car & Driver’s ‘10 Best’ list for every one of the ten years it was in production.
Here's a very clean and well-presented 1997 328I Coupé. It looks fantastic in silver over black leather upholstery, enhanced by M3 mirrors, a subtle boot spoiler, front splitter/rear diffuser and period Alpina alloy wheels. It’s a UK market car with just six former keepers and 66,045 miles on the odometer.
Offered with a long MOT with just one (very minor) advisory, this superbly well-preserved modern classic ‘Beemer’ is ready for a new custodian.

The vendor comments:

"Bought as a weekender and was searching for a very well-kept low-mileage example. My intention for it was something to keep long term, but unfortunately, moving country means she has to go."

The History and Paperwork

  • 66,045 miles
  • Six former registered keepers
  • UK market RHD example
  • MOT until 26th September 2025
  • Impeccably presented engine bay

The Condition

  • Handsome silver paintwork
  • Black leather upholstery
  • Straight original bodywork with well-fitting doors, bonnet and boot lid
  • No notable scratches or other paint defects visible upon initial inspection, just minor stone chips
  • Smart badging, trim and plastics
  • No corrosion issues identified during MOT testing
  • Window rubbers and trims fading but the vendor has OEM replacements
  • Minimal wear apparent to the seat upholstery, besides light creasing to the driver’s set bolster
  • Some discolouration to the driver’s side over mat
  • No cracks evident to the dashboard or other plastics
  • We understand the cabin electrics to be in good working order
  • Clearly legible instrumentation

The Mechanics 

  • 2.8-litre straight-six
  • Automatic gearbox
  • Superbly presented engine compartment
  • Reportedly in very good running and driving order with no known issues to note


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Auction Details

  • Year1997
  • MakeBMW
  • Model3 Series
  • ColourSilver
  • Odometer66,045 Miles
  • Engine size2800cc
  • Seller TypePrivate
  • TownBishop Auckland
  • CountyCounty Durham
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
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