2002 BMW (E46) 325CI SE - 32,640 MILES

KEY FACTS

• A handsomely specified, very low-mileage example of the E46 coupe, which has just one owner from new.
• Under the bonnet is a 2.5-litre inline-six, sending 189bhp to the rear wheels through a five-speed automatic gearbox.
• This example is finished in a rare factory colour scheme, and it features an extensive list of optional extras.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• Finished in Oxford Green II metallic over a Light Beige Montana leather interior with Myrtle Wood trim, this E46 rides on its original 18-inch ‘Style 72’ alloy wheels, shod with Michelin tyres.
• The specification includes electrically adjustable memory seats, automatic xenon headlamps and climate control.
• A ‘Pure Highway 400’ DAB radio adapter has been fitted and is included in the sale.
• The car is accompanied by the original owner’s manual, service book, purchase paperwork and a warning triangle.

Factory specification:

• 18-inch ‘Style 72’ alloy wheels
• Dynamic Stability Control
• Cruise control
• Climate comfort windscreen
• Climate control
• BMW Business stereo with 6CD autochanger
• Myrtle Wood inserts
• Multifunction steering wheel
• Automatic xenon headlamps
• Rain-sensing windscreen wipers
• Alarm and remote central locking
• Automatically dimming rear-view mirror
• Electrically adjustable seats with three-position driver’s memory
• Park Distance Control

CONDITION

• The roof previously sustained cosmetic damage from an object being dropped onto it. It has since been repaired and resprayed by a BMW dealer. Additionally, the offside wing mirror casing has been replaced.
• The original Oxford Green II metallic paintwork is in good condition overall. There is some paint blistering around the wheel arches, and there are a few stone chips visible on the bonnet.
• The beige leather interior is in very good order, with some minor creasing on the front seats. All the switchgear and main touchpoints are very presentable, and with no heavy wear or damage, reflecting the low mileage.
• The vendor states that the windscreen washer pump has recently stopped working correctly. The motor can be heard running, but no water comes out of the jets.
• The nearside front tyre appears to have a slow puncture.
• The most recent MOT test was in November 2020 at 32,071 miles, when the car registered a clean first-time pass.

SERVICE HISTORY

• The car was most recently serviced in June 2017 at 26,011 miles, when German car specialist Bavaria Auto-Werke carried out an Inspection II service, including a brake fluid and microfilter change.
• Prior to this, it received a BMW oil service in 2008 and a pre-delivery inspection in 2002.
• During the car’s lifetime, the owner has replaced the windscreen washer jets, gear selector position switch, brake pipes, rear brake discs and pads, front control arms, rear bushes and rear shock absorbers, front tyres, and battery.

SUMMARY

Offering a desirable factory specification and finished in a particularly tasteful colour combination, this elegant BMW 325CI SE is a usable and stylish modern classic. Sporting a straight-six engine coupled to a smooth automatic gearbox, this would be a solid choice for long-distance journeys. While it would benefit from a fresh service and attention to the paintwork, this low-mileage E46 could also make a dependable and enjoyable daily driver.

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