Highlights
- 2025 Japanese import with high Auction Grade 4.5
- Sought after 7-speed DCT gearbox
- Comprehensive BMW M Performance upgrades throughout
- Rare AC Schnitzer steering wheel and Bilstein suspension
- Documented service history with Japanese receipts in BMW service booklet
- Recently serviced with new engine and brake fluids and oil and air filters
- MOT valid to February 2026 with no advisories
The Appeal
There’s no getting around this: the original E87 generation 1-Series brought back the much-needed ‘Hoon Factor’ to BMW’s range. Small, agile, beautifully balanced, engaging and, of course, still RWD, this car was built to deliver fun.
The fun factory really got going with this model, the E82 coupe, 310bhp N55-engined 3L straight six 135i. It really is one of the most entertaining coupes of recent years, and such is its drivability that sub-30,000-mile examples such as this one are like hen’s teeth.
Adding to that appeal is the history and specification. It arrived here in 2025 after a life on the salt-free roads of Japan, also benefitting from that country’s renowned high maintenance standards. Classically finished in Alpinweiss with a beige Boston leather interior and walnut veneer, it is a superbly preserved example.
Then there is the specification. There is a lengthy list of M Performance cosmetic upgrades outside, an AC Schnitzer wheel inside and, beneath, a set of the same firm’s uprated Bilstein shocks.
The vendor has checked the car over since it arrived in the UK and serviced the fluids, including brakes and engine, and changed the oil and air filters. It comes to market with lengthy MOT to February 2026 with no advisories.
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 2011 in Japan
- Japanese import in 2025 with Auction Grade 4.5
- First UK registered May 2025
- One UK keeper since arriving
- Auction sheet copy available
- Service history documented with Japanese receipts in BMW service booklet
- Factory handbooks
- V5C in current keeper’s name
- MOT valid to 16th February 2026 with no advisories
- 29,266 miles showing on test and 47,151 kms (29,298 miles) in photos
- MOT data can be checked using chassis number or in photos
Service history breakdown:
27/05/2011 - 300km - Tomatsu BMW Tokyo
09/04/2012 - 3542km - Tomatsu BMW Tokyo
31/03/2013 - 7097km - Tomatsu BMW Tokyo
13/04/2014 - 13210km - Tomatsu BMW Tokyo
31/03/2015 - 16920km - Tomatsu BMW Tokyo
25/04/2016 - 22070km - Tomatsu BMW Tokyo
13/04/2017 - 26815km - Studie Tokyo
07/05/2018 - 32871km - Next Cars Tokyo
03/04/2019 - 37730km - Next Cars Tokyo
21/05/2020 - 40390km - Next Cars Tokyo
11/04/2022 - 41914km - Next Cars Tokyo
09/04/2012 - 3542km - Tomatsu BMW Tokyo
31/03/2013 - 7097km - Tomatsu BMW Tokyo
13/04/2014 - 13210km - Tomatsu BMW Tokyo
31/03/2015 - 16920km - Tomatsu BMW Tokyo
25/04/2016 - 22070km - Tomatsu BMW Tokyo
13/04/2017 - 26815km - Studie Tokyo
07/05/2018 - 32871km - Next Cars Tokyo
03/04/2019 - 37730km - Next Cars Tokyo
21/05/2020 - 40390km - Next Cars Tokyo
11/04/2022 - 41914km - Next Cars Tokyo
Recent maintenance includes:
- Replaced brake fluid
- New air filter
- Replaced oil filter
- Changed engine oil
The Condition
- Clean condition without any dents, scrapes or scratches according to seller
- Alpinweiss 3 white paintwork with silver shadow line to each side as shown
- Paintwork presents well as can be checked in photos
- Extensive M Performance upgrades as detailed below
- Five spoke, split-spoke alloys in very good condition
- No structural advisories on MOT
- Rust free underside according to seller
- Beige Boston full leather interior with little wear commensurate with mileage
- High specification interior with light walnut veneers as show
- Condition appears consistent with the mileage
- Original and unmodified interior including factory sound system
- Electric front seats with memory function
- Some Japanese-fitted electronics
- Original and standard condition, with few exceptions, we are told
Genuine BMW M Performance factory upgrades:
- Front Bumper
- Front Bumper Carbon Fibre Splitters
- Side Skirts
- Rear Carbon Fibre Diffuser
- Rear Carbon Fibre Spoiler Lip
- Black Kidney Grills
- Carbon Fibre Wing Mirror Covers
- Side Stripe
- Also features a rare genuine AC Schnitzer steering wheel
The Mechanics
- N55 2,979cc 310bhp twin-turbo straight six engine
- 7spd speed duel clutch DCT Getrag automatic transmission
- M Sports factory suspension upgrades
- AC Schnitzer Bilstein suspension all round
- Drives well with no knocks or creaks, according to the seller
- Vendor reports car has smooth power delivery and good brakes
- Recent brake fluid change in 2025
- Oil, oil filter and air filter changed at the same time
- MOT to February 2026 with no advisories
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