1998 BMW (E36) 328I SE TOURING - MANUAL

KEY FACTS

• A good, fully original example of the stylish modern classic estate, with factory-fitted M Sport suspension.
• Under the bonnet is the 2.8-litre ‘M52’ straight six, coupled to the five-speed manual gearbox.
• It comes with a partial service history due to spending a number of years in dry storage, all performed by main dealers and specialists.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This 328i Touring SE was specified with the desirable M Sport suspension, M Sport steering wheel, body-coloured bumpers, ‘twist’ side skirts, sliding sunroof and 15-inch ‘Streamline’ alloy wheels.
• Its original owner’s manuals, service book and service card will be included, along with two keys, a first aid kit, complete tool kit, a raft of maintenance documents, and evidence of a BMW Car Club GB membership.

Specification:

• 214 Automatic Stability Control
• 246 Mechanical steering column adjustment
• 297 Light alloy Streamline wheels
• 302 Alarm system
• 314 Heated windscreen washer nozzles
• 341 Body coloured bumpers
• 386 Roof rail        
• 401 Electric sliding roof
• 411 Electric windows
• 428 Warning Triangle      
• 431 Interior rear view mirror
• 441 Smokers Package    
• 465 Through-load system
• 473 Front armrest
• 497 Rear central armrest
• 498 Mechanical read headrest adjustment
• 502 Headlight washer system
• 508 Park Distance Control (PDC)
• 510 Headlight Beam-throw Contr. F Low Beam 
• 520 Fog lights      
• 534 Automatic air conditioning    
• 542 Check control
• 554 On-board computer  
• 669 BMW Business stereo
• 686 Diversity-function aerial
• 694 CD changer preparation
• 704 M-Sport suspension 
• 710 M-Sport leather steering wheel        

CONDITION

• No known bodywork damage.
• There are no known mechanical faults with the vehicle, and no warning lights illuminated.
• Its original Cosmos Black Metallic paintwork is in excellent condition, presenting with a few stone chips on the front end, small scratches on the nearside rear wheel arch, and some early signs of wheel arch rust on the nearside front arch.
• Inside, its grey cloth upholstery is in good shape, with just a few surface marks and two small tears in the rear. The door card inserts have creased over time and the headlining is just starting to peel near the sunroof.
• Some light surface wear can be seen on the dashboard plastics and switchgear controls.
• The central locking is faulty, meaning the driver's door sometimes needs to be locked using the physical key, rather than the fob.
• The most recent MOT test was on 12 November 2020 at 149,560 miles, which was a pass with advisories to monitor condensation on the headlamp lenses, slightly deteriorated front brake hoses, and corrosion on the rear brake pipes.

SERVICE HISTORY

• Its most recent service was in November 2020 at BMS Surrey Ltd, where technicians performed an Inspection 2, changing the engine oil, filters, spark plugs, anti-roll bar links and lower suspension arm bushes. New front tyres were fitted at the same time. 

Dates and mileage:

• 20/11/1998 - Pre-delivery inspection - Evans Halshaw
• 15/06/1999 - 10,457 miles - Wood in Hampshire (Oil service)
• 11/01/2000 - 20,031 miles - Wood in Hampshire (Inspection 1)
• 22/08/2000 - 30,244 miles - Wood in Hampshire (Oil service)
• 27/02/2001 - 40,462 miles - Wood in Hampshire (Inspection 2)
• 04/12/2001 - 51,518 miles - Wood in Hampshire (Oil service)
• 29/04/2003 - 63,895 miles - Gilberts for BMWs (Inspection 1)
• 16/09/2004 - 74,400 miles - Gilberts for BMWs (Oil service)
• 09/03/2006 - 82,408 miles - Giberts for BMWs (Inspection 2)
• 24/11/2007 - 92,309 miles - Gilberts for BMWs (Oil service)
• 15/05/2012 - 114,634 miles - Westcott Garages Ltd (Inspection 1)
• 12/11/2020 - 149,597 miles - BMW Surrey (Inspection 2)

SUMMARY

This BMW (E36) 328i Touring SE is a smart example of the modern classic estate, with factory-fitted M Sport options and a solid maintenance history. It is in good running order, ready to enjoy, and would make a stylish everyday all-rounder for a BMW fan.

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