1999 BMW 318SE E46 - 34,500 miles & one owner

Highlights

• One registered keeper from new, in current ownership for over 27 years
• Reported to be free from corrosion
• Advisory-free MOT valid until January 2027
• Garaged overnight during winter months throughout ownership
• Service records covering the first five years and last four years

The Appeal

The E46 generation 3 Series is widely regarded as one of BMW's finest compact executive saloons, and rightfully so. These are remarkably balanced, well-evolved machines, with top-notch dynamics and excellent fuel economy. The 318i SE offered a refined, comfort-oriented specification within the range, and has never been more desirable.

This particular car has remained with its owner since it was first registered in September 1999. Finished in Titan Silver metallic with dark grey cloth upholstery, it's a very handsome machine through and through, with an advisory-free MOT, some recent work completed, and plenty of millennium-era personality.

Key Information

• Mileage: 34,500 miles (indicated)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: MOT valid until January 2027, advisory-free at last test
• Technical specs: 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol, four-speed automatic, rear-wheel drive
• Paperwork: Service records available for the first five years and last four years

The Detail

• Finished in Titan Silver metallic with dark grey cloth upholstery
• Garaged overnight during winter months
• One small dent on the front passenger wheel arch with paint intact
• Interior looks in fine order
• Airbag recently replaced by BMW under a recall programme
• Engine management light illuminated - the vendor advises this was diagnosed as an electrical fault rather than a mechanical issue
• Starts without issue and the vendor reports it drives smoothly
• 15-inch BMW multi-spoke alloy wheels
• Automatic climate control
• Electric front and rear windows
• Leather-trimmed steering wheel
• ABS brakes and traction control
• Factory remote central locking, alarm and immobiliser
• No outstanding finance and no record of being a total loss

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