2011 BMW 1M COUPE

KEY FACTS

• A very good example of an undisputed modern classic, in the vibrant Valencia Orange hue and with relatively low mileage.
• It is powered by the 3.0-litre twin-turbo N54 straight-six engine, producing 335bhp, driving the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential.
• This marks one of only 450 original UK-market examples and it counts TV presenter Paddy McGuinness among its previous owners.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• Finished in Valencia Orange over Black Boston leather upholstery with orange stitching, the car rides on the original 19-inch Y-spoke alloy wheels, which are immaculate.
• Cabin equipment includes three-stage heated front seats, climate control, cruise control, rear parking sensors and adaptive headlights. The BMW Professional media system features satellite navigation.
• An Eisenmann exhaust back box was fitted by a previous owner, which makes the car sound fantastic without being too loud or boomy.
• Its original owner’s manuals and service book will be included, along with two keys and a raft of maintenance invoices and MOT certificates.

CONDITION

• No known bodywork damage, though there are two small holes on the inner edge of the lower grille, where a previous owner had affixed a front splitter.
• Its original paintwork is in excellent condition, with a few stone chips on the front bumper, but nothing unexpected for a ten-year-old car.
• Inside, its black leather upholstery has very slight signs of use on the outer seat bolsters, but in general presents in superb order with no significant wear or discolouration.
• No electrical faults have been detected.
• The most recent MOT test was on 21 April 2021 at 40,944 miles, which was a clean pass with no advisories or defects.

SERVICE HISTORY

• Its most recent service was in March 2021 at 42,263 miles, where technicians at WRG changed the engine oil, filter, and spark plugs, and performed a full inspection.

Dates and mileage:

• 30/11/2011 - 972 miles - Ocean Torbay BMW Service
• 07/11/2013 - 12,624 miles - Chandlers Garage (Brighton) Ltd BMW Service
• 30/06/2016 - 31,249 miles - Halliwell Jones BMW Service
• 09/03/2019 - 38,110 miles - WRG
• 24/03/2021 - 42,263 miles - WRG

SUMMARY

This BMW 1M Coupe is a great example of the breed, with a strong service history and an aftermarket Eisenmann exhaust. Formerly owned by none other than Top Gear presenter, Paddy McGuinness, this performance icon also boasts interesting provenance, and would make an impressive addition to any enthusiast’s garage.

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