Highlights

Upgraded 4.4 Litre 'Sport' Specification with M Aerodynamics bodykit
Finished in Titanium Silver with a Black Leather interior
MOT valid until January 2025
In current ownership since 2004
Recently serviced

The Appeal

In many ways, the E31 was a complete exception to the Bavarian firm's usual straight-laced approach to automobile design. While most BMWs are rather restrained in styling, the E31 was a decidedly rebellious b-pillarless beauty with pop-up headlights. It was easily one of the most unusual - certainly most charismatic - BMW products ever, and has since become cherished as one of the company's most impressive flagships.

As if to sweeten the deal, this particular 1999 example features the upgraded (and scarce) 4.4 Litre 'Sport' specification, offering the stiffer ‘Nürburgring’ suspension system and M Aerodynamics body kit. It's clearly been very well cared for too, with a service history provided by two of the country's top specialists, all evidenced in an ample paperwork file. It's an eminently drivable, stylish, and nicely presented example of a simply iconic car - and is well worth your attention.

History and Paperwork

First registered on 2nd July 1999
The DVLA records 2 previous keepers
In current ownership since 2004
Accompanied by original book pack and stamped service book with eight stamps
Initially maintained by classic BMW specialist Munich Legends
In the past few years, the car has been maintained by 840 marque specialist Chris Burton
Subject to an Inspection 1 service less than 4,000 miles ago
MOT valid until January 2025
Indicates 153,152 miles

The Condition

Finished in Titanium Silver
Some stone chips and scratches, commensurate with age
No sign of any significant dents or dings
Pop-up headlights are lifting correctly
Original M Sport Flying Star alloy wheels
Underside is solid and free of any significant corrosion
Black Leather interior presents well for its age
Leather work has been recently restored and carries no rips or tears
All instruments are clear and legible
We understand all of the options and features to be working correctly
Carpets carry only light signs of use
Headlining and pillars were renewed earlier this year and are in excellent order

The Mechanics

4.4-Litre V8 M62 Engine
Automatic transmission
Engine bay in very good order
Desirable 'Sport' spec including stiffer ‘Nürburgring’ suspension system and M Aerodynamics body kit
During the vendor's 20 years of ownership the car was initially maintained by classic BMW specialist Munich Legends and in the past few years by 840 marque specialist Chris Burton
The latter conducted a full overhaul of the front suspension including:
- Rebuilt suspension legs
- Brake reaction arms
- New shock absorbers
- Replacement of all the brake lines front to back
- Fitting of new rear flexible brake pipes
- Valve cover gaskets to both banks renewed using BMW inner and outer gaskets and all 18 fixing seals
Car was subject to an Inspection 1 service less than 4,000 miles ago
We've no reports of any mechanical issues, no matter how minor

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