Description
NOW SOLD
Selling my modified E81 130i Limited Edition (LE) with full BMWSH and MOT until December 2025.
The car has 5 former owner-enthusiast keepers.
I bought it off a fellow BMW forum member who owned it for 4 years and spent a fair amount getting it to the condition it is in.
Full BMW Service History:
15th Mar. 2024 Vertu Exeter
3rd Feb. 2023 Westerly Exeter
14th Oct. 2021 Westerly Exeter
18th Sept. 2019 Cotswold Cheltenham
18th Sept. 2018 Cotswold Cheltenham
5th Nov. 2015 Cotswold Cheltenham
18th Sept. 2015 Cotswold Cheltenham
Modifications from stock:
Engine & Exhaust:
BMW Performance air intake & filter
BMW Performance exhaust (back-box)
Suspension & Drivetrain:
BMW Performance springs & bump stops
BMW M3 (E46) anti roll bar
BMW M3 (E46) control arms
Koni Sport adjustable dampers
Quaife limited slip differential
Brakes:
BMW Performance brake kit (discs, pads & callipers) all round
Interior:
BMW Performance handbrake lever & gaiter
BMW Performance gear knob & gaiter
BMW Performance metal pedals
Re-trimmed steering wheel - alcantara
3M carbon fibre effect vinyl wrapped interior trim panels
Window tints to rear windows & rear windscreen
Bodywork:
BMW Performance Aero boot spoiler (colour coded)
Rear bumper diffuser changed colour to gloss metallic grey
The interior is unmarked, with the Boston Lemon leather in excellent condition for the age/ mileage.
Handling is precise and the car is planted for a fast-road setup, with Michelin Pilot Sports 235/ 40/ 18 rear, 225/ 40/ 18 front.
Vehicle Health Check at BMW in June 2025 reported:
Tyres:
NSF 3. 0 3. 0 3. 0 - wearing on inner edge
OSF 3. 5 3. 5 3. 5 - wearing on inner edge
NSR 3. 0 3. 0 3. 0
OSR 4. 0 4. 0 4. 0
Steering:
osf tie rod end dust boot leaking
Suspension:
osr shock absorber light misting
Overall condition is very good/ excellent, with two very small dings on the body, one on the roof and one on the bonnet. Neither have gone through paint.
Paint shows light swirling in strong sunlight and would beneft from machine polish to truly "pop";
alloys would benefit from refurb - I have had a quote from Lepsons for this and if I get the work done (waiting for tyres to wear down further to replace at the same time) I'll update the asking price.
I have tried to describe the car as honestly as possible to reflect its condition and the asking price reflects the sought-after BMWP parts, the Quaife LSD and the cosmetic modifications.
Test drives welcome with proof of comprehensive insurance. If you know these cars, and in particular the BMW N52 straight six engine, then you'll know how rewarding they are to drive.
Any questions please get in touch.
PS *** recently acquired a set of OEM roof bars, available at extra cost ***
