Description
Up for sale is my 2005 BMW 130i in Le Mans Blue. It’s a manual pre-LCI in pretty good condition that has a fair few tasteful improvements and updates. Genuine reason for sale, I just like to try different cars at different points. It’s been a great car, sporty and comfortable, practical car I’ve travelled to France a few times in. It was perfect for those grand touring experiences. I’ve driven a couple of these and although I’m biased - this car feels just a little bit more planted and tight.
It’s driven 119, 000 miles (many on the motorway in my ownership) and it is in great shape both exterior and interior. Mileage will increase slightly as it is my daily. Of course it has some faults - small chips on the front, a small scuff or 2 on the rear bumper, steering wheel wear at the edges, clear coat peel on the mirror - things that happen with 20 year old cars.
Underneath at the front is great - the odd bit of surface corrosion on a bracket or 2 but very dry and mostly grime free. The rear subframe is also very good - I treated some surface corrosion this year and had planned to paint and lanoguard the full car next summer. There is no rust/ rot or any concerning areas. The wheels could do with a refurb to get them perfect.
I originally bought the car in 2022 at 91, 000 miles from a forum member who used it as a weekend car - his daily was a 4 series diesel. Link to the forum page on this car below. Currently on private plates and may sell with/ without.
12 months MOT till Dec 2026
Big folder of receipts from both main dealer and Indi garages. I generally do all my own mechanical work and servicing so I have purchase receipts for several items and parts but not for the work. Earlier this year the clutch and flywheel were replaced with LUK parts - done at a reputable BMW specialist in Frome.
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The car has:
Bilstein B12 kit - regarded as the best road going suspension for these cars
Lermforder front arms
Lermforder track rod ends and inner co axles
New gen wipers
New rear calipers in 2021
Refurbished front calipers with new seals/ pistons - both sides
All corners - new Brembo discs and Yellowstuff pads less than 3k miles
M performance exhaust
M performance intake
Rear subframe inserts
Sony stereo with BT, tuner, USB - connected to steering wheel controls
BMW tweeters in the A pillars
New undertray with new screws
New genuine power steering hose
Both solenoid valves replaced at 95, 000 miles
BMW aero spoiler, genuine
BMW dark line tail lights with LED, genuine
Original tail lights, original grille which will come with the car
Sitting on Michelin PS4's all round - square setup
In August 2025
New plugs, oil, service by indi specialist
New LUK clutch and flywheel
New bonnet gas struts
New rear main seal
New ignition coil
New rocker cover gasket
New starter motor
New stretch bolts, seals, screws used
