
£2,792
2001 BMW 316Ti (E46)
United Kingdom • 29 Mar 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a rare 2001 BMW 316TI Compact hatchback in Individual spec, with only 69,355 miles. It has had two lady owners and features half suede seats, a manual transmission, and a Velvet Blue finish.

Condition
7
The car presents well with minor marks and a small temporary repair to one rear wheel arch. It has been regularly used and proven reliable. The history file includes a service book with two stamps and a selection of bills for parts and maintenance.
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Manual
Transmission:
WBAAT52030FU50628
Chassis No:
Odometer:
69,355 miles
SP51UKB
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description Two lady owner example of this rare 3-Series hatchback in desirable Individual spec with half suede seats and manual transmission showing just 69,355 miles Supplied new by John Clark of Tayside in August 2001, this neat little 3-Series comes to us in 316TI Compact guise, and is an ‘Individual’ spec car meaning the spec is somewhat bespoke.
Finished in beautiful Velvet Blue the car sits on its original 17” five spoke alloy wheels the car looks well.
Under the bonnet, we find the 1.8 litre four-cylinder N42 petrol engine which develops 114bhp and 175NM of torque driving the rear wheels via five-speed manual transmission offering enough performance for most.
Inside, we find a half alcantara and cloth interior with manual seat adjustment, colour coded Velvet Blue dash trim, multi-function steering wheel, cruise control, front fog lights, traction control, digital climate control with AC and the original BMW Business Radio/Cassette player with CD changer in the boot.
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jan 31 2025
Latest MOT Mileage
76,401 miles
Registration Date
2001-09-01
MOT History
Passed
On Feb 01 2024 with 76,401 miles
Passed
On Jan 09 2023 with 69,204 miles
Failed
On Jan 05 2023 with 69,201 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Major:
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Passed
On Dec 15 2021 with 68,805 miles
Failed
On Dec 11 2021 with 68,805 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Major:
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Passed
On Jan 30 2020 with 68,135 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Passed
On Feb 05 2019 with 67,055 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Failed
On Feb 04 2019 with 67,055 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Minor:
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Passed
On Jan 25 2018 with 66,357 miles
Passed
On Jan 18 2017 with 65,369 miles
Passed
On Jan 20 2016 with 63,242 miles
Failed
On Jan 19 2016 with 63,242 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Passed
On Jan 23 2015 with 60,958 miles
Failed
On Jan 23 2015 with 60,958 miles
There were 4 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- (Dangerous) Centre Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Advisory:
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Passed
On Jan 29 2014 with 58,209 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Failed
On Jan 10 2013 with 51,734 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
User Entered:
- E M L ON
- airbag light on
Passed
On Jan 10 2013 with 51,734 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User Entered:
- E M L ON
- airbag light on
Passed
On Jan 09 2012 with 47,821 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- airbag warning light on
Passed
On Jan 25 2011 with 44,057 miles
Passed
On Jan 22 2010 with 39,363 miles
Passed
On Jan 22 2009 with 34,562 miles
Passed
On Jan 22 2008 with 30,785 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Failed
On Jan 21 2008 with 30,785 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Advisory:
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Passed
On Jan 23 2007 with 27,813 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Failed
On Jan 23 2007 with 27,809 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Aug 24 2005 with 23,977 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

