Highlights

Two owners (registered keeper on the V5C)
Recent maintenance including replacement of the brakes, shock absorbers and fluids
Complete service history file with original service book and many invoices
Brand-new soft top and recently replaced tyres

Why buy it

While the BMW E36 is often regarded as one of the most successful generations of the 3 Series when it comes to driving pleasure, its cabriolet version is also among the most accomplished offerings from the Bavarian marque. Stylish, well thought-out and perfectly balanced, it delivers a great compromise between performance and comfort, thanks in particular to its much-loved straight-six engine paired with a five-speed manual gearbox.

This 1999 example, presented in Orientblau Metallic, has had just one owner (registered keeper on the V5C) and comes with a complete history file, including the original service book, an invoice folder, and a spare set of keys.

The car has recently benefited from an extensive service, including fluid replacement, a brake system refresh, and the fitting of new shock absorbers. A new black electric soft top has also been installed, while the 16-inch alloy wheels have been fitted with four new tyres. Based on the information available, this E36 Cabriolet looks ready to hit the road with its next owner.

Key information

Mileage : 123 556 miles
Country of registration : France
Roadworthiness test (MOT) : expired April 2026
Technical details : 2.0-litre, 24-valve, straight-six petrol engine; five-speed manual gearbox
Documentation : original service book, service invoice folder and spare keys
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Details

Recent service work including replacement of the full set of fluids
Brake system refreshed with new discs, pads, flexible hoses and lines
New shock absorbers
New tyres
New black electric soft top fitted
16-inch alloy wheels fitted with new tyres, having covered around 20 km
Interior combining black leather and grey cloth, advertised as having come from a non-smoking environment
Equipment includes:
- Air conditioning
- Power steering
- Electric windows
- Remote central locking
- Three-spoke leather steering wheel
- Two electric door mirrors
- Original BMW Business CD stereo
- On-board computer
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