Highlights
- Tidy and well kept car in smart Boston Green
- Practical and economical 4 seater convertible
- Good history file with regular maintenance
- 13 service stamps by BMW and then same independent garage
- Recent rear wheel bearing replaced
- Remedial bodywork repairs in 2023
- Current keeper since 1999
The Appeal
There’s a strong case to argue that if you want a reliable, stylish and engaging four seater modern classic, then nothing fits the bill quite like an E36 3-Series. These well-regarded rear-drive cars came in many flavours to suit different priorities.
This 318 convertible offers a mix of decent performance with real-world economy, plus the relaxing charms of an auto box. Finished in smart Boston Green with matching roof and complementary beige leather, it is a really tidy example that comes with a good-size history file. The vendor advises 13 service stamps by main dealers and then the same independent garage.
Recent maintenance shows bodywork repairs in 2023 and attention to the cooling system in 2022. The MOT runs to July 2026 with no advisories. This looks like a really tidy car to add to your 2026 touring plans.
The vendor says:
“It is excellent to drive. Pulls nicely and has a nice smooth gears changing.”
History and Paperwork
- First registered 15th June 1996
- Four registered keepers
- DVLA records the current keeper since August 1999
- Vendor advises the current keeper for 14 years
- V5C
- Original bill of sale as shown
- Factory handbooks and wallet
- 1 key plus BMW fob
- Various old MOTs
- Invoices for work from early days to recent years
- 2022 invoice for coolant system repairs
- 2023 invoice for bodywork repairs
- MOT valid to 26th July 2026 with no advisories
The Condition
- Well-kept and very original factory standard car in Boston Green metallic
- Paintwork presents well with some light marks to note to panels
- Bodywork also in good order with arches and sills as shown
- No structural advisories on MOT
- Green fabric folding roof in good, clean condition, including headlining and screen
- Factory five-spoke, split-spoke alloys in good general condition
- Beige leather interior with some light age to front seats as shown
- Rear seats in very good condition, appearing little used
- Fitted with Sony CD multichanger and JVC head unit
- Steel spare wheel as shown
The Mechanics
- M43 1,796cc 4cyl 116bhp engine
- 5spd automatic gearbox
- 13 service stamps by BMW and then the same garage
- Wheel bearing recently replaced
- Coolant system repairs in 2022
- No advisories on MOT
- Described by seller as ‘faultless’
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