Highlights

Advisory-free MOT until 17th April 2025
Around £6,000 spent during present ownership
Reportedly accompanied by a wealth of paperwork, the original book pack and a full service history
Subtly modified with genuine Alpina B10 wheels (refurbished), Alpina front lip and BC coilovers

The Appeal

As the first ever automobile offered with curtain airbags and the first European car to fit factory satellite navigation, the E38 7 Series was intended as BMW’s most advanced four-door saloon to date. It hails from a time when BMW’s watchwords were understated and sophisticated. And with tasteful enhancements such as those carried out by the legendary Alpina, the E38 became a very handsome car indeed.

This 2001 example is the straight-six engined 728i which has been subtly upgraded with several parts from Alpina. Now lowered on BC coilovers, sat over Alpina B10 wheels and matching front lip spoiler, it really looks the part. Offered with an advisory-free MOT until April 2025, the original book pack and a large collection of paperwork which reportedly amounts to full service history, this 7 Series is a compelling proposition. The vendor informs us that they’ve spent around £6,000 during their custodianship and hope the car goes to another E38 fan.

The History and Paperwork

Please note that the private registration photographed is not included in the sale: the car will return to its original registration
144,017 miles
The vendor informs us that the BMW has had just one former owner: DVLA data records three former registered keepers
UK market RHD example
Recent invoices for wheel refurbishment and new suspension components included in the gallery below
The vendor informs us that the BMW is accompanied by copious paperwork
Reportedly benefits from full service history
Original book pack reportedly present
MOT until 17th April 2025

The Condition

The vendor sourced genuine 20” Alpina B10 alloy wheels which have been professionally refurbished by well-known ‘The Wheel Specialist’, Birmingham
Alpina front lip spoiler added
Straight and solid-looking bodywork with good door fit and glossy paint across all panels
Smart trim, glass, badges and light lenses all round
We’re not notified of any notable imperfections and the BMW continues to present very well for a car of its age and mileage
Besides some creasing to the seats, (most notable the driver’s), the upholstery present very well overall
No excessive wear of obvious damage included in the vendor’s photographs
The wooden trim and various plastic pieces inside the cabin all appear in good shape
We’re not notified of any known issues with the cabin systems/electrics
The carpeting a[ears to be in good shape throughout

The Mechanics

2.8-litre straight-six
Five-speed automatic gearbox
Brand new Bosch battery with four-year warranty from Euro Car Parts
Offered with two sets of keys
Fitted with BC Coilover suspension which has lowered the car’s stance
Reportedly benefits from full service history and around £6,000 of recent expenditure
No MOT advisories recorded during the last test

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