£4,320 (Est: £2,500 - £3,500)
2003 BMW 318CI E46 SPORT CONVERTIBLE
United Kingdom • 31 Jan 2026 • Lot 495
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 2003 BMW 318Ci Sport has a long MoT until April 2026 and a well-equipped grey leather interior with cruise control and a CD multichanger. It has 78,711 miles, a good service history, and a working convertible roof, but has had 5 former keepers.
Condition
6
The car has some recent receipts and MoTs, a handbook pack, and a stamped service logbook indicating 10 services up to 77,858 miles. However, it also has 5 former keepers, suggesting it might have moderate wear on the exterior, interior, and/or wheels. It requires some reconditioning.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
WBABW72070PL79774
Chassis No:
Odometer:
78,711 miles
CJ53 TLF
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
This smart BMW 318Ci Sport has an MoT to 16th April 2026.
Its grey leather interior is well equipped with options including cruise control and CD multichanger, and the vendor reports that the convertible roof is working.
The odometer is showing 78,711 miles.
It comes with some recent receipts and MoTs, handbook pack and a stamped service logbook which indicates 10 services (including the PDI) up to 77,858 miles in June last year.
This latest appointment was a full service including an aircon recharge.
Spare key, tool kit and locking wheel nut key are also present.
The BMW was first registered on 25th October 2003, and the V5C indicates 5 former keepers.
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£455
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£3,168
Median Price (Since 2020)
£9,562
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Sales
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Apr 16 2027
Latest MOT Mileage
78,127 miles
Registration Date
2003-10-25
MOT History
Passed
On Apr 10 2026 with 78,127 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On Apr 15 2025 with 77,858 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Minor:
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On Apr 17 2024 with 77,091 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed
On Nov 10 2022 with 76,083 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Failed
On Nov 08 2022 with 76,070 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Passed
On Oct 28 2021 with 74,915 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Passed
On Nov 12 2020 with 73,442 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed
On Nov 11 2020 with 73,441 miles
There were 5 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Minor:
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On Oct 31 2019 with 72,394 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear tyre wearing low
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On Nov 05 2018 with 70,311 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- offside rear tyre inner sidewall split but not deep enough to reach cords
Failed
On Nov 01 2018 with 70,311 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Major:
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisory:
- offside rear tyre inner sidewall split but not deep enough to reach cords
Passed
On Dec 15 2017 with 67,102 miles
Passed
On Dec 14 2016 with 61,506 miles
Failed
On Dec 14 2016 with 61,506 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Passed
On Nov 30 2015 with 56,813 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Passed
On Dec 13 2014 with 53,817 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
User Entered:
- both front tyres wearing on edges and sidewalls deteriorated
- nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge and outer sidewall cut
- offside rear tyre pressure low
Failed
On Dec 11 2014 with 53,817 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory:
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
User Entered:
- both front tyres wearing on edges and sidewalls deteriorated
- nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge and outer sidewall cut
- offside rear tyre pressure low
Passed
On Dec 09 2013 with 50,571 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Entered:
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Failed
On Nov 27 2013 with 50,508 miles
There were 7 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- (Dangerous) Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
User Entered:
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Passed
On Dec 03 2012 with 46,225 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Failed
On Dec 03 2012 with 46,225 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
User Entered:
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Passed
On Dec 14 2011 with 42,344 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Entered:
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Failed
On Dec 14 2011 with 42,344 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Entered:
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Passed
On Dec 17 2010 with 34,281 miles
Failed
On Dec 10 2010 with 39,258 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Passed
On Dec 02 2009 with 35,931 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Entered:
- both front tyres worn inner & outer edges
Passed
On Dec 03 2008 with 36,459 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Entered:
- both front tyre sidewalls damaged
- Nail in nearside front tyre
Passed
On Dec 04 2007 with 25,625 miles
Passed
On Aug 28 2007 with 23,513 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Sep 18 2006 with 15,547 miles
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