Highlights

Japanese-market E66 used on nation’s salt-free roads until recently
Only 57,500 km (35,700 miles) from new
Well-maintained with extensive BMW Japan service history
Highly specified LWB car with refrigerator, massage function, and soft-close doors
Reportedly last serviced at 48,000 km (approximately 30,000 miles)
Current MOT valid to March 2027 with no advisories

The Appeal

Here it is, peak bangle-era BMW in the form of the firm’s flagship E66 LWB limousine. Not so much four-wheeled transport as mobile luxury personified, these extremely expensive and highly specified cars incorporate a level of cossetting rarely seen in a car.

This very low-mileage Titan Silver car is reported to have cost the equivalent of £170,000 when it was new in 2004. Until early this year, it was based in Japan, enjoying the nation’s famously high maintenance standards and salt-free roads. The service book shows a run of attention by BMW Japan up to 30,000 miles. It has covered less than 6,000 miles since.

The car is now UK-registered and carries an advisory-free MOT valid to March 2027.

The vendor says:

“Costing over £100,000 when new (over £170,000 in today’s money), the 760Li represented the absolute pinnacle of BMW engineering and luxury

"A rare opportunity to acquire a truly exceptional example of the flagship BMW 7 Series. This long wheelbase 760Li has covered just 57,500 km (approx. 35,700 miles) from new — remarkably low mileage for a V12-powered luxury saloon.

"Finished to a high standard throughout, this is a genuine Japanese import, selected specifically for its condition, provenance, and specification."

History and Paperwork

First registered 1st June 2004 in Japan
Right-hand drive Japanese import
Arrived in the UK in March and registered in April
Single registered UK keeper
Service history with BMW Japan
Last recorded service at 48,000 km (approximately 30,000 miles)
Factory handbooks and wallet
MOT valid to 12th March 2027 with no advisories

Highlights notified by seller:

"2004 bmw 760li v12
57,500 km (approx 35700miles)
Japanese import
Exceptional condition
Fully loaded
Arrived in UK March registered in April"

"Why this example stands out:

Ultra-low mileage – only 57,500 km from new
Right-hand drive Japanese import – rare and highly sought after
Cleaner underside and bodywork compared to typical UK examples
Long wheelbase (Li) – maximum rear comfort and flagship presence
Fully loaded specification including luxury rear seating, fridge, massage function, soft-close doors, and premium comfort features

"Japanese Import Advantage – Buy with Confidence

"Vehicles sourced from Japan are widely regarded as some of the best-kept examples available. Due to strict vehicle inspections, high ownership standards, and road conditions that avoid heavy salt exposure, these cars are often preserved far better than equivalent UK vehicles.
This is clearly reflected in the condition of this car — from the bodywork to the interior, it presents exactly as a low-mileage, well-maintained flagship should."

The Condition

Very high factory specification including electric front and rear seats
Titan Silver paintwork presents well with a few points to note in photos
Polished alloy wheels in good order with a few light marks
Pirelli tyres fitted
No structural advisories on MOT
LWB model with rear privacy glass
Black leather interior with walnut veneers as shown and Alcantara headlining

The vendor says:

"Excellent overall condition for its age. Interior remains clean, well-kept, and highly presentable
Drives smooth and refined, as expected from the V12 platform. Full service history with BMW Japan. Last recorded service carried out at 48,000 km(approx 30000miles). This is not a typical high-mileage UK example. It is a carefully selected vehicle, sourced for quality rather than price.

"The BMW 760Li represents the very top of the E65/E66 range — combining a naturally aspirated V12 engine with limousine-level comfort and advanced engineering. These cars deliver a unique driving experience that modern vehicles struggle to replicate.

"Low-mileage, well-preserved examples like this are becoming increasingly difficult to find."

The Mechanics

450bhp 5,972cc) N73 V12 engine
6spd automatic transmission
The vendor reports the car drives smoothly
Well-maintained by BMW Japan to 30,000 miles
No advisories on MOT

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