In current ownership for over 25 years, purchased as a three-month-old dealer demonstrator
Garaged and dry stored throughout its life
History file with all MOT certificates and service records retained from new
Recently serviced with a fresh MOT valid until June 2027
Private registration plate included in the sale
The Appeal
The BMW E46 Coupe remains one of the most celebrated shapes in BMW's modern lineage, and is often touted as the best of the BMW 3-series. Gleefully analogue, with easy-going dynamics that feel equally engaging and practical, it's little surprise - these are agile, superbly built machines that were perfectly balanced.
Finished in Sea Green over grey leather - a particularly striking combo - this car benefits from a generous list of factory options fitted during its time as a dealer demonstrator, including heated front seats, an electric tilt and slide glass sunroof, rear parking sensors, MV spoke alloy wheels, and a colour-coded rear boot spoiler.
Purchased in April 2001 as a three-month-old BMW demonstrator, it has remained with the same keeper ever since — a period of over 25 years. With less than 80,000 miles on the clock, and a lifetime of careful, single-keeper stewardship, this is a fine, eminently drivable car from top to bottom. image.png1.11 MB
Key Information
Mileage: 78,968 miles (supported by a documented history of MOT certificates and service records from new)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT valid until June 2027
Paperwork: Original sales brochures, bill of sale, handbook, service book, all MOT certificates, and all service reports and invoices retained from new
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