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£3,720

1998 BMW 316i E36 Compact Exceptionally low mileage example with factory sports pack

United Kingdom • 22 Aug 2026 • Lot Lot 120

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AI Listing Summary

This 1998 BMW 316i E36 Compact boasts exceptionally low mileage (17,349 miles) and a one-family ownership history, featuring the desirable factory Sport Pack. While the paint shows some age-related imperfections like lacquer peel and a faded badge, the interior is very well-preserved, and the car runs well with recent maintenance.

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Condition 

7

The car is described as having an 'overall pleasing presentation' and 'mechanically, the BMW starts readily and runs well'. The paintwork 'presents well overall, with some age-related imperfections', specifically mentioning 'some lacquer peel to the rear bumper' and a 'faded front BMW badge'. The interior is 'particularly well presented' with 'no apparent wear'. Recent mechanical work has been done, and the MOT is valid until November 2026. This aligns with a 'Very Good' rating, indicating slight wear visible but overall solid condition.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

WBACG120X0AW26528

Odometer:

17,349 miles

Reg Number:

S745 ANU

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Odometer: 17,349 Transmission: Manual MOT: November 2026 Finished in Bright Red with an Anthracite cloth interior, this 1998 BMW 316i E36 Compact is an appealing example of BMW’s increasingly collectible compact model, distinguished by its remarkably low recorded mileage of just 17,349 miles.

The MOT history supports the mileage.

Purchased new in 1998 by the vendor’s parents from Bridgegate Ltd, the BMW has remained within the same family from new.

The vendor became the registered keeper in 2025, making this a genuine one-family-owned-from-new example with just the one former keeper recorded being his parents.

Importantly, the original purchase invoice confirms that the car was supplied with the Sport Pack, adding further desirability to this low-mileage E36 Compact.

It is equipped with a five-speed manual gearbox, power-assisted steering, ABS, alloy wheels, a sunroof and the original BMW audio equipment, including the radio and six-CD changer.

The Bright Red paintwork presents w...

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£300

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£10,413

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£33,153

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