Highlights
- Less than 50,000 miles from new
- Stored in secure, heated and humidity-controlled units
- Over £3,000 recently spent on maintenance
- MOT until October 2024 with no advisories
- Professionally ceramic-coated and machine-polished
The Appeal
Defying the increasingly old-fashioned looking styling of the somewhat boxy E36, the fourth generation of BMW 3-series, the E46, hit the roads in 1997 with a choice of four different body styles – estate, saloon, coupe and convertible – all equally curvy and handsome. It was an instant hit, in no small part thanks to BMW’s fastidious efforts to give it a 50/50 weight balance and near-perfectly weighted steering.
This 2005 M Sport Convertible defies these mile-munching motors in style - usually by now, an E46 has crossed over 100,000 miles and then some. This one has done a respectably low 46,889 miles and has clearly enjoyed a fine level of care. It's leaving an extensive private collection, which has kept it stored in a climate-controlled environment, and has seen over £3,000 invested in recent months.
For those seeking a modern classic convertible that combines reliability, driving pleasure and head-turning style, this well-preserved E46 offers an increasingly rare opportunity.
This 2005 M Sport Convertible defies these mile-munching motors in style - usually by now, an E46 has crossed over 100,000 miles and then some. This one has done a respectably low 46,889 miles and has clearly enjoyed a fine level of care. It's leaving an extensive private collection, which has kept it stored in a climate-controlled environment, and has seen over £3,000 invested in recent months.
For those seeking a modern classic convertible that combines reliability, driving pleasure and head-turning style, this well-preserved E46 offers an increasingly rare opportunity.
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 2005
- One of 5 "newer" cars being sold to consolidate an extensive collection
- Purchased with 46,500 miles
- Driven back to Scotland on M6 after purchase
- Stored in secure, heated and humidity-controlled units
- Additional information available on Car and Classic auction link
- MOT valid until October 2025 with no advisories
- Over £3,000 spent on maintenance
- Work completed by well-known BMW engineers at Klasse Automotive (worksheets photographed)
- ULEZ exempt
The Condition
- Presents in very good condition, as shown in photos
- M Sport package with wider alloys and lower profile tyres
- Fully valeted with ceramic coating added
- Machine-polished bodywork, appears in smart condition for its age
- Retractable hood mechanism works properly with simple switch operation
- The hood is reportedly free of nicks and holes
- Clean interior with all switches in good, tactile condition
- Wind deflector included
- Well-executed driver's seat repair with matching adjustments to the passenger seat
The Mechanics
- 2.0-litre 4-cylinder engine
- Manual transmission with 5 gears
- The vendor reports that the car is free of any drips or leaks
- All mechanical issues reportedly addressed
- The vendor notes that performance is excellent and the car is well-balanced
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