2001 BMW E46 320Ci SE Manual, 63k miles, ULEZ

Stunning low mileage example of the BMW E46 Coupe, resplendent in Orient Blue paintwork. Condition is superb all round commensurate with mileage and caring owners.

 

Car:BMW 320Ci SE MANUAL

Registration : VU51 MVR

Mileage : 63,729

First Reg. : 1st September 2001

Built : 9th August 2001

RFL (12 months) : £340

Gearbox : Manual

Colour : Orient-Blau - 317

Interior : Fabric Flock Diamond Grey - E3TT

 

All original dealer number plates, keyrings etc.

 

All Keys, BMW handbooks, wallet, rechargeable torch, tool kit etc. present and correct. Many old Tax Discs complete the comprehensive history with the car.

 

All old MOT Certificates since the first in December 2005 - the few advisories concerning brake pads, tyres, wipers etc, and suspension work commensurate with the mileage at the time were addressed as required.

 

Comprehensive Service History as follows :

• PDI - 30th August 2001
• 24th September 2003 - Oil Service and Brake Fluid, 11097 Miles
• 12th December 2005 - Inspection 1, Brake Fluid and Microfilter, 21162 Miles
• 18th December 2007 - Oil Service, 29699 Miles
• 17th June 2008 - Oil Service, 31143 Miles
• 18th September 2009 - Inspection II Service, 36667 Miles
• 17th December 2009 - Front Brake Pads, 37284 Miles
• 27th April 2010 - Rear Brake Pads, 38075 Miles
• 12th July 2010 - Wishbone Bushes, 38935 Miles
• 7th December 2010 - Oil Service, 40399 Miles
• 16th January 2012 - Oil Service, 44518 Miles
• 16th July 2013 - Oil Service, 49038 Miles
• 6th November 2015 - Oil Service, Radiator, Thermostat, Coolant 53624 Miles
• 14th June 2016 - ABS Sensors
• 18th December 2017 - Anti-Roll Bar Links, Brake Discs and Pads, 56949 Miles
• 8th June 2019 - New Battery
• 18th December 2020 - Oil Service, Inspection II, Microfilter, Air Filter, Spark Plugs, Aux Belt, AC Belt and Tensioners, Fuel Filter, Brake Fluid, 59037 Miles
• 17th January 2020 - Replace Rear Coil Springs, Wiper Blade, Four Goodyear Tyres 205/55R16 98W
• 7th February 2020 - Fuel Filter and MAF Sensor
• 1st September 2021 - Aircon Regas
• 30th September 2021 - Oil Service and Microfilter, 62911 Miles
• 2nd November 2021 - Front and Rear Disc Brakes and Pads, 63494 Miles
• MOT Expiry 1st November 2022 - MOT minor advisories have been addressed over the years per the text
• 2022 - Airbag recall carried out

 

In standard trim the 323Ci came very well equipped, including but not limited to:

• ABS brakes
• Automatic air conditioning - climate control
• Alarm system
• Airbags - driver and front passenger with head and side airbags in addition
• Automatic dimming rear view mirror
• Automatic Stability Control + Traction + Cornering Brake Control
• BMW light alloy wheels 7-star
• BMW Business Radio/Cassette
• BMW tool kit in boot
• Check Control
• Colour coded body
• Courtesy light package
• Electric adjustable and heated blue tint mirrors with auto dip for reversing
• Electric front windows + electric rear quarter opening windows
• Front fog lamps
• First aid kit
• Heated washer jets
• Illuminated centre console
• Immobiliser
• Lowered Sports suspension
• On board computer
• Outside Temperature Display
• Power steering
• Remote central locking with remote boot release and convenience opening/closing
• Rear armrest
• Rear headrests
• Space saver spare wheel
• Sports leather steering wheel, adjustable and multi-function
• Third Brake Light
• Through-loading system with 60/40 split rear seat
• Tinted glass
• Two Keys with Car Key Memory
• Warning triangle
• Window surround in chrome

 

Specification specific to VU51 MVR is :

• 249 Multi-Function Steering Wheel
• 255 Sports Leather Steering Wheel
• 279 Light Alloy Wheels Star Spoke 45
• 431 Interior Rear View Mirror Auto-Dim
• 470 Child Seat Isofix Attachment
• 508 Park Distance Control PDC
• 520 Foglights
• 534 Automatic Air Conditioning
• 692 CD Changer Preparation
• 785 White Direction Indicator Lights
• 812 England Version

 

Exceptionally clean underneath and as with all our cars, we would be very happy to show you on our ramp.

 

BMW launched the E46 3-Series in November 1997 with first deliveries in April 1998. The body shell of the E46 was claimed by BMW to be 70% more rigid than its E36 predecessor with aluminium used for an increased quantity of suspension components.

 

Here is the 170bhp 320Ci Coupe featuring the silky-smooth straight six-cylinder engine that, despite the increasing prevalence of V8 and V12 engines, still represents something of a trademark for BMW. The sports pack suspension standard on the Coupe means we have here a very driver focused car.

 

Equipment and safety levels are high, including ABS, traction control, twin front, side and head airbags, a remote control central locking, alloy wheels and fully automatic air-conditioning climate control.

 

Compared to the E46 Saloon, the Coupe is lower by 46mm, longer by 17mm and wider by 18mm. The windscreen raked back a further two degrees and the rear window slope steeper, making the Coupe roof both shorter and flatter. The front grille is more purposeful, bigger intakes reside in the deeper front spoiler, and even the headlights and bonnet show subtle differences. The mirrors are broader and lower in profile, with five knuckle-like fins atop each, designed to reduce wind noise. Sport Suspension is standard, lowering the ride height by 15mm. Inside, the generous shoulder, elbow and legroom mark the Coupe out as a proper four seater. Rear seat access is easy thanks to front seats that not only fold and slide forwards but actually lift off the floor to make entry even easier. To assist loading, 60/40 split-folding rear seats can be unlocked from the boot.

 

Driving impressions are such that at first it does not feel as if you are traveling that fast - a deceptive impression as it happens: the 170 bhp 320Ci is deceptively quick, the engine almost whisper quiet but capable of getting to 60mph in less than eight seconds and onto 145 mph where allowed and with the manual gearbox you are in full control. It's not only about sheer speed however, this car flatters your driving without overtly doing so thanks to two clever features - Automatic Stability Control + Traction (ASC+T) and Cornering Brake Control (CBC).

 

This is still a great car to hustle along. The sports suspension and communicative steering, a BMW trademark, keeps you perfectly in touch with the road surface. Against period opposition and indeed many modern cars, the E46 BMW 3-Series is the one you wanted then and now.

 

A rare opportunity to acquire a very low mileage and unmolested example of this sought after model.

 

Please email us for more details.

 

 

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