The BMW E46 3-Series is hotly tipped as one of the UK’s most up-and-coming classics, remembered as one the German firm’s finest cars of the 1990s and 2000s.
As the good examples become fewer and further between, the collector market for nice E46s is picking up. Great to look at, terrific to drive and impressively built, they’re one of the last truly wonderful compact BMWs and are actively sought after in good condition, especially when equipped with the brand’s fabulous M54-Series straight-six engines.
This one is a terrific spec – a 325CI Convertible in desirable M-Sport specification, having covered just 52,000 miles from new. The vendor has owned it for five years, but with a classic Lancia project taking up his time and a more modern BMW for daily duties, it isn’t getting used, so he’s decided to reluctantly part with it. yAkpVTUXDThzJUxLJYlHWClVqM8km10rnJ2n1ltM.jpg1.89 MB
THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK
Four previous owners
Genuine 52,000 miles from new
Original BMW Book pack
BMW leather wallet
Service book stamped by BMW dealers up to 36,302 miles and most recently by an independent BMW specialist at 50,834 miles
UK V5C in the name of the vendor
MOT Jan 2024
Old MOT certificates going back several years, with no major advisories
Lots of invoices covering general maintenance and servicing from independent specialist
Smart and well-presented E46s are rare enough these days, so to find a 325CI in such good, well-cared-for and standard condition is quite an achievement, especially one with only 52k on the clock.
This is a fabulous car in great overall order, ready to thoroughly enjoy in the coming spring and summer whilst at the same time being a sensible and safe investment.
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