Highlights

Low mileage of 84,000 miles from new
Only three registered keepers with current one since 2017
Highly specified E46 with walnut veneer, full leather and 5spd auto
Rare matching hard top included
Last serviced in 2024 with few miles since
Two rear tyres and four-wheel alignment in 2026
Electric folding roof fully serviced in 2025
Current MOT valid to June 2026

The Appeal

The E46 can lay reasonable claim to motoring perfection, coming as it did at the sweet spot where analogue engagement met technological innovation. The convertible adds four-seat versatility to the mix and is perfect for long-distance summer touring.

This early E46 is fitted with the 2.5L M52 straight six in 170bhp output, mated to BMW’s 5spd auto box. The sense of a comfy cruiser is reinforced by the high specification that includes full grey leather, electric front driver’s seat with memory and dark walnut veneers. The car is fitted with a recently serviced dark blue fabric roof and supplied with its matching factory hard top.

The vendor is only the third keeper and acquired the car in 2017. It has been used sparingly and was last serviced in 2024. Since then it has received the roof service in 2025 plus two rear tyres and full wheel alignment in 2026. The MOT runs to June 2026.

The vendor says:

“This is my wife's car, we use it whenever we go away for its comfort, performance and looks with the hood down. We are selling it because we are moving abroad very soon.”

Key Information

Mileage: 84,000 miles (unverified)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 21st June 2026 with advisories to note
Technical specs: 170bhp 2.5-litre six-cylinder petrol, five-speed automatic
Paperwork: V5C, recent invoices

The Detail

Well-preserved car in silver metallic with generally well-kept paintwork
Some light marks to note to paintwork such as stone chips
Bodywork also well kept with panel edges and arches as shown
Two new rear tyres fitted approximately one month ago
Full front and rear wheel alignment carried out approximately one month ago
Seven spoke 16in alloy wheels in good condition as shown
Blue fabric convertible roof serviced approximately 12 months ago
Last general service was carried out more than 12 months ago we are told
A few cracks present on the rear bumper as shown
Light grey leather interior with slight split on the front driver's seat right lumbar area
Supplied with matching hard top in good order with some loose headlining trim
Well-specified car with electric memory driver’s seat and BMW 6CD player
Wind deflector included
Space saver spare wheel included

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