Highlights
- Only 28,720 miles from new
- In the same family from first registration
- Full service history, including recent major service
- High specification in desirable black over rare BMW Individual Pale Lime Green seats
- MOT to March 2026 with no advisories
The Appeal
The E46 325 with its silky straight six really needs no introduction. You’ll know how well-built and engaging these cars are. So lets get straight into why this one deserves your attention.
There are plenty of E46s about, but few with the provenance and condition of this car. It has that 2.5L motor plus the flexible 5spd auto box. In the same family from new, it has amassed only 28,720 miles. That is backed by full service history and a vast array of invoices and receipts that you can see in the photos.
Naturally, the car is in great condition, wearing its 18 years very lightly. It is finished in the rare BMW Individual Pale Green Lime seats and features the M Sport package with upgraded alloys and interior. Everything is factory-standard, including the BMW Business sound system.
Last serviced 200 miles ago and with advisory-free MOT to March 2026, this very tidy E46 looks perfect for summer.
The vendor says:
“A truly one-of-a-kind, ICONIC E46 example that you will likely ever see again with such low mileage, low owner and honest condition. A must for any collector or fan of the E46 series.”
History and Paperwork
- First registered 11th September 2006
- Factory built August 2006
- Two registered UK keepers
- We are told that the car has been in the same family since new
- Only for sale due to bereavement
- Full service history, with BMW main dealer service up to 17,000 miles
- Independently serviced since, with the last service less than 200 miles ago
- HPI Clear, no accident or finance damage according to seller
- New MOT valid until 27th March 2026 with no advisories
- Always garaged
BMW Data Card:
- Prod. Date 2006-08-08
- Type 325CI A
- Series E46 (3 Series)
- Colour black-sapphire metallic
- Upholstery Cloth "Laser"/anthracite
- S338 M Sports package II
- S710 M Leather steering wheel
- S716 Aerodynamics package
- S785 White direction indicator lights
- S787 M light alloy wheels Double-spoke style 135 M with mixed tyres
- S428 Warning triangle and first aid kit
- S431 Interior mirror with automatic-dip
- S441 Smoker package
- S459 Seat adjustment, electric, with memory
- S473 Armrest front
- S481 Sports seat
- S650 CD drive
- S661 Radio BMW Business (C43)
- S692 Preparation, BMW 6-CD changer I-bus
- S502 Headlight cleaning system
- S508 Park Distance Control (PDC)
- S520 Fog lights
- S522 Xenon Light
- S534 Automatic air conditioning
- S550 On-board computer
- S205 Automatic transmission
- S210 Dynamic stability control
- S226 Sports suspension settings
- S249 Multifunction f steering wheel
- S251 Flat tyre indicator
- S302 Alarm system
- S380 Hardtop-preparation
- S388 Softtop, black
- S399 Softtop, electromech. all-autom.
- S812 National version England / Ireland
- S832 Battery in luggage compartment
- S850 Dummy-SALAPA
- S853 Language version, English
- S863 Dealer List Europe
- S877 Omission of non-combined operation
- S880 On-board literature, English
- S8SM Car ident. number visible from outside
- S8SP COP control
- S760 High gloss shadow line
- S772 Interior strip strips, Alu Black Cube
The Condition
- Original Black Sapphire metallic paintwork in very good order for age and mileage
- M Sport features including upgraded alloys and interior
- There are a few minor marks to note in photos
- These include door edge chip, bonnet stone chips and scuffs to the base of front bumper
- Bodywork in excellent condition with no reported accident damage
- Factory standard car with upgraded 18in multispoke alloy wheels
- Alloys in excellent condition after being professionally powder coated
- Fitted with matching Bridgestone tyres showing good remaining tread
- Black folding fabric roof with glass screen in good working order
- Rare BMW Individual Pale Lime Green leather M Sports interior in very good condition with only light age
- The seats present well with light bolster wear to note as shown
- Dashboard, door cards, switchgear and trim all well kept with only minor marks
- Factory standard interior including original BMW Business radio
- Wooden gear knob and dark wood veneers fitted
- Carpets are clean and well-kept through boot and cabin with protective over mats to interior
The Mechanics
- 2,494cc straight-six engine
- 5spd automatic gearbox
- Full service history by main dealers and independent garages
- Large history file as shown in photos
- Mechanically sound with no reported faults
- Recent major service including new plugs and filters
- Factory tool kit as shown
- M Sport upgraded suspension
- No advisories on current MOT
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