Highlights
- Less than 25,000 miles from new
- Desirable 'triple black' spec
- Only one previous keeper
- Valid, advisory-free MOT until April 2025
The Appeal
This was arguably the peak of the 'M' Car. The E46 was visceral yet classy, packed with the S54 powerplant that offered a suitably shrieking 8,000rpm red line and a whopping 343hp. Despite that, it was still loaded with rather distinguished, straight-fronted styling that felt sophisticated and smart. Few M-Cars past or present have managed to capture the sheer magic of the E46's formula, and it's become one of the most desirable modern-classic Beamers on the market.
This example comes to us in a desirable triple-black specification and has covered less than 25,000 miles from new - warranted by its MOT history. It's clearly been a very well-looked-after vehicle, with a long-term previous ownership under its belt and over £1,000 spent in the past year,
This example comes to us in a desirable triple-black specification and has covered less than 25,000 miles from new - warranted by its MOT history. It's clearly been a very well-looked-after vehicle, with a long-term previous ownership under its belt and over £1,000 spent in the past year,
The History and Paperwork
- Registered in 2003
- The DVLA records only 1 previous keeper
- In current ownership since September 2022
- Last serviced in July 2024
- At this service, it indicated 23,375 miles
- Valid, advisory-free MOT until April 2025
- Accompanied by original booklets, handbooks and manuals
The Condition
- Impressive black-on-black specification
- Highly original with no known modifications
- No obvious dents or dings we can discern
- Everything looks solid with no obvious signs of corrosion
- Alloy wheels refurbished and with new Michellin Sport 5 tyres covered less than 1,000 miles
- Hard top and soft top are in good condition
- The car's interior is in fine condition
- No sign of any rips or tears to the seats
- Dashboard looks in good order
The Mechanics
- Powered the much-beloved 3246cc S54 6-cylinder powerplant
- 6-speed SMG transmission
- Engine bay looks in fine order
- Serviced in July 2024 with all new filters, oil, spark plugs, diff plugs and gaskets
- We've no reports of any mechanical issues
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Comments
Pirreli••••
Wow, that’s great value for £1000, wish my local guy had that pricing.
dips_78••••
sellerJust to confirm the service alone from BMW costed £1100 - Insp 2. The other repairs / works were in addition to that.
kim.yew••••
What was the > £1000 spent on ?
dips_78••••
sellerInsp 2 service by BMW as per invoice, refurbished alloys, new tyres - Michellin Sport 5, purchased a hard top to keep the soft top in good condition, replaced the differential seal and it has had a full detail.