We are delighted to offer this 2004 BMW 318Ci SE in Mystic Blue with contrasting Sand Beige leather upholstery.

Presented in original specification, this example is rare in being an SE model.

This seems a very sensible choice for a convertible 318, the slightly softer suspension suiting the cruising nature of the model.

Showing a mere 25,000 miles from new, this is backed up by previous MOT certificates and service entries.

The history file includes of an array of invoices from Copper Cobham, a BMW dealer where the car was evidently taken every year by a previous keeper for its MOT and check over.

Our vendor has had the car for almost 2 years and tells us that in that time he has had it serviced, including air con, and has refurbished the lovely 18” alloys.

Externally, the car presents well.

As you would expect, the alloys are in great order and they are wrapped in matching Bridgestone rubber.

We couldn’t see any obvious damage to the blue hood and we’ve had it up and down with...