Highlights

Nicely specified N53 3L 272bhp estate with 6spd manual box
Well kept Titan Silver metallic with beige leather SE-spec interior
Only two registered keepers with current one since 2018
Very well maintained by specialists
Last serviced in September 2025 with few miles since
Recent water pump, electric repairs and brake fluid refresh
Current MOT to September 2027 with no advisories
Practical and entertaining RWD estate car

The Appeal

This E61 estate seems tailor-made for the buyer who has practical priorities but still wants the A to B, short or long, to be entertaining. A torquey 272bhp straight six, manual gearbox, and Rear Wheel Drive are all about the driver, while the spacious cabin and big boot handle the functional realities.

This is a very well-kept car, finished in a popular colour scheme with elevated ‘Se’ specification including full leather and fine wood veneers. It looks far younger than its 19 years and is a testament to its duo of keepers, the current one since 2018. The history file supports that message, showing a remarkable run of 16 service stamps, largely from specialists, up to September 2025. Since then, the car has covered few miles. Other notable recent work includes new pads, a replacement thermostat, coils and plugs and a coolant and brake fluid refresh. The current MOT runs to September 2027 with no advisories.

This is a very tidy example of a car that works for head and heart.

Key Information

Mileage: 127,259 miles indicated (supported by MOT and service history)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT valid to 21st September 2027 with no advisories
Technical specification: 2,996cc N53 272bhp straight six, 6spd manual
Paperwork: service book, V5C, invoices

Service history:

09/25 - 123,901 miles - Autocentre South
07/24 - 118,634 miles - Autocentre South
03/23 - 112,120 miles - Turner Automotive
09/22 - 110,711 miles - Autocentre South
09/21 - 106,215 miles - BMS Surrey
03/21 - 103,154 miles - Park Lane BMW
07/20 - 100,779 miles - German Motor Company
01/19 - 96,558 miles - BMS Surrey
06/17 - 85,657 miles - JMW Autotechnic
06/16 - 75,382 miles - JMW
08/15 - 66,876 miles - JMW
08/13 - 44,332 miles - JMW
05/12 - 38,104 miles - JMW
08/11 - 32,453 miles - JMW
09/09 - 16,207 miles - JMW
09/07 - PDI - Westover BMW

Other recent repairs:

07/23 - water pump, thermostat, coils, plugs, coolant change
07/23 - brake fluid change
07/22 - EML repairs

The Detail

Well kept popular Titan Silver metallic with few signs of age for a 19 year old car
Light scuff to mirror and other minor areas to note to paintwork
10 spoke 17in alloy wheels in very good condition with light tarnish to note
The car also features options such as xenon headlights, power-fold door mirrors, fully electric front seats, DAB radio and power tailgate
Fitted with quality Michelin tyres all round
Underside as shown with no structural advisories on MOT
Smart SE specification beige leather interior in very good order
Interior appears well kept and clean with only light wear to high traffic areas
Interior features Bamboo fine wood veneers
Supplied with a set of floor mats
No advisories on MOT

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