Highlights
- Low mileage of under 61,000 miles
- Attractive dark green metallic with beige leather and walnut trim
- Well maintained car with recent new battery and rear pads
- Appealing spec of 190bhp 2.5L M54 straight six and 5spd auto box
- MOT valid to August 2026
The Appeal
We value every car we list for auction, but this very tidy E46 particularly so. It was bought from a family friend by the previous keeper, the seller’s son, as a ‘wish list’ purchase when he became ill. Now inherited by his daughter, it is the sale of a much-loved and rather special car.
Even without that provenance, this would be a 3-Series to seriously consider. It is the popular 325 with the 190bhp M54 straight six, allied to a relaxing auto box with full automatic and semi-automatic modes. Then there is the colour scheme, a tasteful mix of dark Oxford Green metallic and beige leather with walnut trim that makes a pleasing change from the more common greys and silvers.
As you might expert of such a low mileage, cherished car, it is in really very good condition. There are few signs of age inside and out. Recent work includes new rear pads and a battery. The vendor tells us that the garage that did this work was complimentary about the car and reports that the extensive electrics, which includes many factory options, all work.
This is the sort of car you could use daily or reserve as a weekend treat. It comes to market with the added transparency of a long MOT to August 2026.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 30th June 2003
- Eight registered keepers
- Purchased by seller’s son from a friend's father in 2023
- Acquired as a "wish list" car following illness diagnosis
- Previously registered as a Disabled vehicle due to his illness
- Currently registered to his daughter following Probate
- Documentation available to substantiate DVLA records and ownership
- Factory handbooks
- V5C
- Rear pads replaced September 2025
- MOT to 7th August 2026 with minor advisory that could be easily rectified by buyer
- 60,395 miles on MOT test and 60,499 miles showing in photos
The Condition
- Attractive car in well kept Oxford Green metallic showing few indications of use
- Paintwork presents well with only minor marks and scuffs to note
- There are a few minor scuffs to note to front bumper and number plate
- Bonnet shows some stone chips typical of mileage and age
- Bodywork in very good order as can be checked including sills and arches
- No structural advisories on current MOT
- Well kept 18in factory multispoke alloys with minor kerbing to note
- Matching Nankang tyres fitted showing good sidewall condition and remaining tread
- High specification car including full Montana beige leather and walnut veneer
- Electric front seats with memory operation to driver’s side
- Retains its factory BMW Business stereo as shown
- Light scuffs to note to some interior trim but not unsightly
- Local garage advised that all interior functions are in good working order
- Carpets in good order with protective overmats to footwells showing light marks
- Boot area in good order with fitted rubber mat as shown
The Mechanics
- 2,494cc 190bhp M54 straight six engine
- 5spd automatic transmission
- Vehicle functions well after battery replacement we are told
- Recent new rear brake pads and battery
- Driving experience reported to be very good
- Minor advisory to note on MOT that would be an easy fix
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