£2,800
2002 BMW 320CI Cabriolet (E46)
United Kingdom • 13 Sept 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 2002 BMW 320CI Cabriolet is a three-owner vehicle with 69,236 miles. It features a 2.2L six-cylinder engine, manual transmission, and a good specification level, though the alloy wheels need refurbishment.
Condition
6
The car is described as being in tidy condition for its age, with a smart interior. However, it does have some kerb marks to the alloy wheels which would benefit from a refurb. The history file includes 16 old MOTs and the current MOT valid until July 2024 showing no advisories.
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Manual
Transmission:
WBABS12090JX81548
Chassis No:
Odometer:
69,236 miles
LC02BUW
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description Appealing three owner 2.2 straight-six manual drop-top showing just 69,236 miles with nice spec from long term 16 year ownership Supplied new by BMW Chelsea in May 2002, this E46 generation BMW 3-Series comes to us in 320CI Cabriolet form and is finished in Titan Silver with contrasting black Mohair hood and sits upon 17inch alloy wheels.
Under the bonnet, we find the 2.2 litre M54B22 six-cylinder petrol engine which develops 168bhp and 210NM of torque driving the rear wheels via five-speed manual transmission.
Inside the cabin is trimmed in black leather trim, electric seats with driver memory, multi-function leather wrapped steering wheel, traction control, digital climate control with AC, on-board trip computer, front fog lights, cruise control, electric windows, electric mirrors, electric roof with heated glass rear screen and original BMW radio/CD player.
The car shows just 69,236 miles with a smart interior and tidy exterior for its age with some kerb marks to the ...
Points of note
£1,200
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£2,750
Median Price (Since 2020)
£8,327
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Jul 29 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
73,720 miles
Registration Date
2002-05-08
MOT History
Passed
On Jul 30 2025 with 73,720 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed
On Jun 30 2025 with 73,662 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Major:
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear SHOCKER DUST COVER INSECURE
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Passed
On Jun 21 2024 with 69,291 miles
Failed
On Jun 21 2024 with 69,289 miles
There were 3 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisory:
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Passed
On Jun 28 2023 with 69,175 miles
Passed
On Jun 22 2022 with 67,678 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Passed
On Jun 22 2021 with 65,454 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Passed
On Jul 14 2020 with 64,023 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Passed
On May 11 2019 with 62,571 miles
Passed
On May 12 2018 with 61,793 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed
On May 10 2017 with 61,376 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre has 2 nails in
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Failed
On May 06 2017 with 61,376 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre has 2 nails in
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On May 16 2016 with 60,762 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Failed
On May 10 2016 with 60,762 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at the rear (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Passed
On May 18 2015 with 59,676 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Passed
On May 09 2014 with 57,003 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- Offside front and nearside front tyres are wearing on inside edge.
Failed
On May 09 2014 with 57,000 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
User Entered:
- Offside front and nearside front tyres are wearing on inside edge.
Passed
On May 17 2013 with 53,780 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- Nail in offside front tyre
Passed
On May 17 2012 with 50,605 miles
Passed
On May 23 2011 with 47,847 miles
Failed
On May 20 2011 with 47,822 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory:
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On May 22 2010 with 44,767 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Failed
On May 22 2010 with 44,767 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Passed
On May 12 2009 with 41,586 miles
Failed
On May 11 2009 with 41,586 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Passed
On May 14 2008 with 37,091 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
User Entered:
- nearside rear tyre iner edge worn
- offside rear tyre inner edge worn
- offside rear tyre inner side wall cracking
- nearside rear tyre inner side wall cracking
Failed
On May 14 2008 with 37,091 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
User Entered:
- nearside rear tyre iner edge worn
- offside rear tyre inner edge worn
- offside rear tyre inner side wall cracking
- nearside rear tyre inner side wall cracking
Passed
On May 26 2007 with 33,651 miles
Passed
On Jul 06 2006 with 23,987 miles
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