1999 BMW E46 323Ci Auto, 2 Owner, Low 48K Miles

Stunning low mileage, low owner example of the BMW E46 Coupe, tastefully equipped in Titanium Silver with Black Leather Sports Seats. In super condition commensurate with the mileage.

 

Car: BMW 323Ci SE Auto

Registration : V882 FGC

Mileage : 46,937

First Reg. : 1st September 1999

Built : 28th July 1999

RFL (12 months) : £280

Gearbox : Auto

Colour : Titanium Silver (354)

Interior : Black Montana Leather Sports Seats

 

ONE owner only until July 2018, one keeper since

 

All original dealer number plates, keyrings etc.

 

ALL keys, handbooks, wallet, rechargeable torch, tool kit etc.

 

ALL old MOT Certificates since the first in August 2002 - only a few minor advisories concerning brake pads, tyres, wipers etc, and suspension work commensurate with the mileage at the time, a very clean history as can be expected from a single owner car until 2018.

 

Offered for sale, a beautiful and superb condition BMW 323Ci coupe first registered in September 1999. One of the earliest of the E46 Coupes supplied to the UK market, with the pre-LCI light treatment preferred by many on the Coupe.

 

With a silky smooth six cylinder 2.5 litre engine, this lovely 3 series has covered less than 48K miles in the hands of only 2 careful owners, the most recent of which took delivery in 2018 with just one keeper from new prior.

 

Brand new BMW Approved Goodyear Tyres fitted to properly refurbished 17” alloys complete the attractive package with great and contemporary appearance and stance.

 

There is a full service history and a large file of paperwork to back-up mileage and proper maintenance. We have completed an Inspection II Service and recent MOT.

 

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 V882 FGC is :

• 205 Automatic Transmission
• 226 Sports Suspension Settings
• 255 Sports Leather Steering Wheel
• 302 Alarm System
• 354 Green Stripe Windscreen
• 428 Warning Triangle
• 431 Interior Auto-Dim Rear View Mirror
• 508 Park Distance Control PDC
• 520 Foglights
• 534 Automatic Air Conditioning
• 550 On-board Computer
• 661 Radio BMW Business
• 692 CD Changer Preparation
• 812 England Version
• 832 Battery In Luggage Compartment
• 8SM VIN From Outside

 

Service History on this car includes a recent Inspection II :

• 5th August 2002 Oil and Microfilter Service and Brake Fluid - 11638 Miles
• 10th August 2005 Brake Fluid Service - 18876 Miles
• 29th July 2008 Inspection 1 Service, Brake Fluid, Coolant, Microflter - 25114 Miles
• 20th July 2011 Oil and Microfilter Service and Brake Fluid - 30667 Miles
• Oil Service - 39814 Miles
• 15th January 2021 Oil and Microfilter Service - 45049 Miles
• 11th October 2021 Inspection II Service including oil, air, fuel and pollen (micro)filter, aircon regas, coolant replacement and thermostat, vacuum pipes - 47673 Miles
• 3rd December - Driver Airbag Recall BMW North Oxford
• January 2022 MOT - expires 16th January 2023

 

This car is very clean underneath and as with all our cars, we would be very happy to show you on our ramp. The car will come with a new MOT along with the recent all green Dick Lovett Main BMW Dealer health check where the airbag recall was carried out.

 

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 2.5-litre 323i 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 mated with sports leather seats.

 

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 travelling that fast - a deceptive impression as it happens: the 170 bhp 323i is deceptively quick, its 2.5-litre engine almost whisper quiet but capable of getting to 60mph in less than eight seconds and onto 145 mph where allowed. 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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