First registered in February 2008, this Sparkling Graphite Metallic BMW Alpina D3 has had just the one previous BMW enthusiast owner, who had it in his BMW collection.

Still showing under 3,600 miles on the odometer – yes, you did read that right - ‘FJ57 CVG’ is a museum quality example of the car that marks the moment Alpina had turned its talents to tweaking diesel cars.

Recently professionally valeted and detailed, it’s one of three cars from the same collection that are up for grabs.

If we could whisk you back 15 years and into a BMW showroom this is pretty much what you’d see.

In a remarkably well-preserved condition, it is very close to being as good now as it was when Alpina finished modifying it.

With fantastic panel alignment, laser-etched shutlines, and a deep shine to the Sparkling Graphite Metallic paint, this E90 is as good as it gets – and remember; this isn’t a restored example, it’s completely original and cars are only original once.

The lamp lenses, badges, wind...