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1997 BMW 316i Compact
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Highlights
- 6,000 miles from new
- One owner from new
- Individual interior
- Incredible paperwork file
- Untouched modern classic
The Appeal
If you are after a car that is 25 years old, but still new, then this is the car for you. Ordered brand new from BMW Milcars in 1997 this car has stayed with the same lady owner until recently. During the past 25 years, it has covered a mere 6,000 miles or roughly 240 miles a year.
With a great folder of history, this car is too good to pass up on.
The History and Paperwork
- Ordered new in 1997
- You will find the original bill of sale for this car in the paperwork
- All of the brochures and BMW literature is still present from the purchase
- This even includes the original bill of sale
- It also has a lot of old tax discs and tax reminders
- Everything still works well
- Has a fairly long MOT on it
- For reference, it passed all of its MOTs with no advisories
- You can see from the online MOT data the lack of miles completed annually
- It even still wears the original dealer number plates
- This is a wonderful car, with a great history
- It is now your chance to add to the history, and enjoy this car properly
The Interior
- Special order seat upholstery
- It is said that this is the same blue as the BMW badge
- This was a special request from the owner at the time, and BMW were only too happy to oblige
- These seats are in great condition, but then again, it has only covered 6,000 miles
- The carpets are in amazing condition
- Throughout the interior are pieces of black plastic trim
- Fitted in the roof is an electric sunroof
- This still works as it should, going all the way back easily
- Even the steering wheel looks barely used
- The parcel shelf has not been hacked to pieces to accommodate an aftermarket stereo
- You may see a little bit of sagging to the headliner, but nothing that will require attention too soon
- A toolkit can be found in the boot
- It looks like the majority, if not all, of the original tools, are still present
- There is also a warning triangle and first aid kit
- This is one of those rare-to-find, untouched, unmodified, BMW compacts
- As such, the interior is presented very well indeed
The Exterior
- Finished in a deep black colour
- There are little to no signs of exterior rust
- The paintwork is in great condition with no obvious bubbling
- For a car that lived its life in London, it is in remarkable condition
- There is a slight mark on one of the bumper over-riders, but this is one of the only marks that can easily be found
- The current owner couldn’t even find a car park ding
- The hubcaps are in great condition
- The headlights and taillights are nice and clear, with no obvious hazing
- Even all the badges look nearly new
- These cars are rather sought after amongst certain circles, and this one is a great blank canvas
- Park it on your drive, or at a car show, people will always admire these cars
The Mechanics
- Proper BMW engineering
- Small capacity, but economical, 1.6l engine
- Lots of MOT certificates to verify the mileage
- All of the MOTs show no advisories
- Out on the road, it drives well
- These cars are known to be fun to drive
- This has been looked after well and should be a great little car for you
Summary
You are unlikely to ever find another 25-year-old car that is still box fresh. Having been cherished by its one lady owner from new, it is now your chance to take over the reins and get behind the wheel of this lovely modern classic.
Vehicle specification
- Year 1997
- Make BMW
- Model 316i Compact
- Colour Black
- Odometer 6,217 Miles
- Engine size 1596
Listing Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Fleet
- Location Hampshire
- Country United Kingdom
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