Highlights
- Very tidy E46 320CI in Sparkle Graphite
- Factory fitted with £4,500 of options
- Low mileage of under 54,000 miles
- Regularly serviced to 52,000 miles
- Gearbox serviced at 39,000 miles
- Brakes work and new discs replaced since 2022
- New Michelin Pilot Sports on the front 3,000 miles ago
- MOT valid until November 2026 with no advisories
The Appeal
Any E46 is for the drivers, a point thoroughly proven by this very tidy Sparkle Graphite 320CI. The vendor bought it three years ago on 34,000 miles, and he’s added 20,000 to that tally. With its torquey 2.2L straight six, smooth 5spd auto and those M Sport dynamics, it’s not hard to understand why.
With just 54,000 miles on the clock, this remains a really tidy car. It left the factory with £4,500 of options, including that auto box, plus Myrtle Wood veneers, full Montana leather and headlight washers. The condition is impressive for a 20 year old car, with just the odd scuff and mark to note in photos.
We’re told that the car has been serviced regularly since the vendor acquired it. The last service was at 52,000 miles. The brakes have also received attention, including new discs, and there are two recently fitted front Michelin Pilot Sports. The condition is underlined by the current MOT, which runs to November 2026 with no advisories.
The vendor says:
“The car is great. Being m sport it stays flat and sticks to the road. The interior is beautiful. It's a nice car.”
Key Information
- Mileage: 53,265 miles (not warranted)
- Country of registration: United Kingdom
- Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 27th November 2026 with no advisories
- Technical specs: 2,171cc inline-six petrol, five-speed automatic
- Paperwork: Service records from current ownership are present we are told
Optional Factory Equipment:
- Automatic transmission - 320Ci Conv - £1,370
- Montana leather - £800
- Metallic paint - £535
- High Gloss Shadow Line - £315
- Sports suspension - £310
- BMW 6 CD Changer - £295
- Polished Myrtle Wood Trim - £295
- Headlight Wash System - £225
- Exterior Mirror Package - £190
- Rain sensors & auto driving lights - £160
- Light Beige Montana Leather - £0
- Myrtle wood trim - £0
- Total Price of Optional Equipment - £4,495
The Detail
- Recently serviced at 40,000, 46,000, and 52,000 miles we are told
- Gearbox serviced at 39,000 miles
- Brakes and discs replaced since 2022 during current ownership
- Front tyres replaced in 2026 with Michelin Pilot Sports with 3,000 miles covered since
- Rear tyres reported to have life remaining
- Smart Sparkle Graphite metallic paintwork in good overall condition
- Some light scratches, scuffs and marks to note in photos including frontal stone chips
- The vendor describes the interior as in very good order and kept very clean
- High specification full tan leather interior in very good order with little wear
- Features Myrtle Wood veneers and electric driver’s seat with memory operation
- Retains original factory stereo
- Paintwork described by the vendor as generally good for the age
- Passenger-side electric mirror is not functioning
- Air conditioning pump has a leak on one of the connecting hoses
- Clean boot area with tool kit and first aid kit
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