Highlights
- Left-hand drive 328i, UK-registered since February 2021
- One former registered keeper; in current ownership for approximately 24 years
- Factory-fitted limited slip differential
- M50 intake manifold fitted in 2023, reputed to provide approximately 20 bhp over the standard M52 item
- Eibach Pro suspension kit fitted in June 2007, lowering the front by 15 mm and the rear by 25 mm
- MOT valid until June 2027
- Accompanied by a selection of spare parts including the original intake manifold, a mapped ECU, and a km/h instrument cluster
The Appeal
The E36-generation BMW 328i pairs the silky 2.8-litre M52 inline-six with a five-speed manual gearbox, rear-wheel drive, and, in this case, a factory-fitted limited slip differential. Finished in Montreal Blue Metallic over black leather, this left-hand drive coupe was first registered in April 1995 and purchased by its current keeper in August 2002 from a BMW dealer in France, before being imported to the UK and re-registered with the DVLA in February 2021.
Twenty-four years of careful, single-owner stewardship have kept this 328i in fine fettle. It has reportedly been garaged throughout, with servicing carried out by BMW main agents and specialists including Munich Legends, we are told. An Eibach Pro suspension kit was fitted in 2007, lowering the ride height, while a 2023 manifold swap to an M50 inlet manifold is reputed to offer a useful power uplift. The vendor describes the car as an absolute pleasure to drive, praising the engine and the secure, entertaining handling.
Key Information
- Mileage: 148,000 miles recorded in June 2026
- Country of registration: United Kingdom (left-hand drive; imported and re-registered with the DVLA in February 2021)
- Technical inspection status: MOT valid until June 2027
- Technical specs: 2.8-litre inline-six petrol, five-speed manual, rear-wheel drive, limited-slip differential
- Paperwork: V5C, MOT certificates, and service invoices present
The Detail
- Air conditioning vacuum leak tested and re-gassed in June 2026 with no leaks detected at the time of testing
- Rear coil springs replaced in December 2024
- Nearside front headlight bulb replaced in December 2024
- Battery replaced in April 2024
- M50 intake manifold fitted in 2023, reputed to provide approximately 20 bhp over the standard M52 item (not dyno-verified); original M52 manifold and throttle body included in the sale
- Last full service carried out in February 2023 by a BMW specialist
- Eibach Pro suspension kit fitted in June 2007, lowering the front by 15 mm and the rear by 25 mm
- Original ECU fitted; a second ECU mapped to the M50 manifold is also supplied
- The vendor describes the exterior as in very good condition, with some scrapes on the bumper and minor dimples on the roof from a hailstorm approximately 20 years ago
- Bodywork is reported to be all original
- Currently fitted with four Michelin winter tyres; four Continental summer tyres also supplied, two of which are showing some cracking
- 16-inch alloy wheels described by the vendor as original and un-restored
- Equipped with sunroof, dual-zone climate control, and folding rear seats for through-loading
- Updated Alpine stereo fitted
- Some faded pixels on the central information display behind the gear lever
- The moulding across the top of the rear seats is crumbling
- Instrument cluster currently fitted is in mph as an MOT-friendly placeholder (not from the correct UK-specification model); original km/h cluster supplied
- MOT advisories note corrosion to the nearside front brake pipe (covered in grease or other material) and corrosion throughout the front and rear suspension components (not seriously weakened)
- The vendor reports the car has always been garaged and has never been in an accident
BEFORE YOU BUY
This sale is subject to the Car & Classic Terms and Conditions. By bidding and/or making an offer, you also agree to the following:
✓ The seller is registered as a private seller which means consumer rights stemming from EU consumer protection law do not come into effect. However, you are still covered by Car & Classic’s own Terms and Conditions..
✓ We request that a non-refundable fee be paid if you are the lucky winning bidder at auction or if your offer is accepted Please refer to our helpful FAQs and T&Cs for specific rates.
✓ This vehicle is “Sold As Seen”, on an “As Is Where Is’ basis and without warranty. Photos and descriptions are solely for guidance purposes and it's customary to carry out a full inspection of the vehicle prior to purchase for your own peace of mind.
✓ VAT is included in the buyer's fee. VAT may or may not be included in the final bid or offer price, as specified in the listing.
✓ We want a smooth transaction just as much as you do and as such we run all UK-registered cars and motorbikes for sale on Car & Classic through an online HPI check to verify that they show no insurance database markers for damage or theft, and have no finance owing, allowing you to bid with confidence.
✓ We also check whether vehicles are recorded as being written off as part of an insurance total loss claim at the time an advert is placed on Car & Classic and we helpfully provide write-off category labels (Cat C/D/S/N) for your assistance. However, the presence or absence of a label does not guarantee the vehicle’s status and it is always worthwhile carrying out your own full vehicle history check before making an offer on a vehicle.
✓ Buyers are responsible for vehicle collection
or delivery. Importing vehicles may result in additional customs duties and import taxes so it's worth checking beforehand. It is the bidders responsibility to confirm import eligibility prior to purchase.
✓ Unless stated otherwise, you must assume that any cherished, personalised, or heritage vehicle registration is not included in the sale of a vehicle.
