Highlights

• Just 69,302 miles from new
• This car has had one owner, initially purchased through his company and then transferred to himself
• Manual transmission
• Highly original example

The Appeal

The History and Paperwork

• First registered in August 1988
• Supplied by Snows of Portsmouth
• Just one owners from new
• Just 69,302 miles from new (may increase slightly)
• Less than 10,000 miles covered since April 2010
• Vehicle is kept garaged and dry
• Comprehensive part main dealer service history
• Complete with a number of invoices, old MOT certificates and the original owner’s handbook
• Comes with two sets of keys
• Current MOT to May 2023
• Passed the last 3 MOTs with no advisories
• Only being sold as it isn’t being used enough

The Interior

• Blue-grey fabric upholstery in good condition
• The front seat squab has a tear to the base, but otherwise the seats present well
• Light grey headlining in good condition, with no damage or sagging evident
• Vinyl door cards presents well, with some minor blemishes but no notable wear
• Blue-grey cabin carpets with overmats, all in good order
• Electric sunroof, windows and door mirrors
• Original BMW glovebox torch is present and correct
• Modern Alpine CD/radio system with Bluetooth and USB connection
• All internal trim, driving controls and instruments look in good order, with some light patina and a little more wear to the gear shifter
• Boot trimmed in grey carpet with full size matching spare wheel in reasonable condition

The Exterior

• Alpine White paintwork is in good original condition, with some minor blemishes and scratches
• Original 14” alloy wheels with what appear to be quite new tyres – the wheels are in good overall condition with some slight marks and some light bubbling
• External trim appears to all be present, correct and in fine fettle, including the rear spoiler and headlamp wiper assemblies
• There is a little fading to the BMW badges, while the near-side rear lamp and near-side front fog light are cracked
• The bodywork is in very good order, straight and clean with no significant damage or corrosion in evidence
• There is some minor surface corrosion showing below the rear near-side lamp and on the inner wheel arch lips
• The front valance is showing some surface corrosion, but otherwise the underside appears to be solid, straight, undamaged and free from significant corrosion

The Mechanics

• 2,494cc inline-six engine delivering 171bhp to the rear wheels
• 5-speed manual transmission
• The vendor tells us they have replaced the rocker arm and the water pump
• Looking under the bonnet, the engine bay looks original and tidy, with no evidence of leaks or overheating
• We are assured by the vendor that the car drives well, with no leaks, smoke, unusual noises or other mechanical issues

Summary