1999 BMW (E46) 328I SE - 10,150 MILES

KEY FACTS

• A handsomely specified and extraordinarily low mileage example of the E46 saloon, boasting an engaging naturally aspirated straight-six.
• Under the bonnet is the 2.8-litre naturally aspirated M52 inline-six, delivering 192bhp and 207lb-ft of torque to the rear wheels through a five-speed manual gearbox.
• This ‘time warp’ example has only had one owner from new, and benefits from the uprated M Sport body styling, suspension, and alloy wheels.
• The car is offered for sale by an established sportscar dealer, who has been trading for over 40 years.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This 328i is finished in the appealing hue of Fern Green metallic with Sand leather interior and Myrtle Wood trim.
• The specification includes factory-fitted M Sport body styling, M Sport suspension, a fully leather-trimmed interior, 18-inch alloy wheels with Alpina centre caps, cruise control, climate control, four electrically operated windows, a trip computer, and a CD autochanger.
• The car is accompanied by its original owner’s manual, service book, various invoices, and MOT test certificates, its toolkit, warning triangle, two remote keys and two spare key blades.

CONDITION

• There is no bodywork damage.
• As the car has been garaged throughout its life and has never been driven in the rain, the original Fern Green metallic paintwork is described by the vendor as being in exceptional overall condition, with no noticeable marks or blemishes to speak of.
• The Sand leather-trimmed interior presents superbly, with no obvious imperfections or signs of use.
• There are no known mechanical or electrical faults.
• The car’s last MOT test was conducted on 1 September 2021 at 10,124 miles, when it registered a clean first-time pass, as it has every time it has been presented for an MOT test since records were digitised.

SERVICE HISTORY

• This 328i was most recently serviced in September 2021 at 10,145 miles by TVR 101 Sportscars, who changed the engine oil, oil filter and brake fluid.
• Prior to this, in November 2016 at 9,850 miles, a BMW technician changed the engine oil and filter, brake fluid, coolant, front and rear brake pads, and starter motor.
• Previously, in July 2013 at 9,476 miles, BMW specialist Millstream replaced the engine oil and filter, antifreeze and battery.

Dates and Mileages:

• Sep 2021 - 10,142 miles – TVR101 Ltd
• Nov 2016 - 9,875 miles – BMW technician
• Jul 2013 - 9,476 miles – Millstream
• Jul 2011 - 9,260 miles – Millstream
• Oct 2010 - 8,959 miles – Millstream
• Aug 2009 - 8,528 miles – Millstream
• Aug 2008 - 7,750 miles – BMW Vines Guildford
• Aug 2006 - 6,862 miles – BMW Vines Guildford
• Feb 2004 - 5,361 miles – BMW Vines Guildford
• Sep 2002 - 3,939 miles – BMW Vines Guildford
• Jul 2001 - 2,687 miles – BMW L & C Banstead
• Aug 1999 - PDI – BMW Cronk Banstead

SUMMARY

This is an exceptional and completely original example of BMW’s much-lauded E46-generation 3-Series, which is described by the vendor as being possibly the finest available anywhere.

Sporting a superbly smooth straight-six powertrain and a stylish yet practical four-door body, this one-owner 328i would be a fine addition to any collection of modern classics, or could be put to use as a dependable and refined daily driver.

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