1994 BMW 325i, E36, 2494 cc. Registration number L846 DAT. C...

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1994 BMW 325i, E36, 2494 cc. Registration number L846 DAT. Chassis number WBABJ52-20EA10516. Engine number 34170727.
If ever a car was granted an easy run at a target, the E36 BMW 3 Series Convertible was it. Whilst the saloon had to contend with the Mercedes C-Class and the Audi A4, the Convertible version had no C-Class convertible nor topless A4 Convertible to interrupt its smooth ride to big profits. Although the E36 or third generation BMW 3 Series first arrived on British shores in the early Spring of 1991, the stylish convertible versions didn't put in an appearance until some three years later.
Three engines were initially offered, the four-cylinder 318i and six-cylinder 320i and 325i derivatives. The 316i and diesel models were never available with the E36 convertible body shape. A couple of months later the 286bhp M3 Convertible was launched, a car that many felt never warranted the M badge, being far softer in focus than its boxily aggressive E30 predecessor.
The 3 Series Convertible was the default choice if you needed German quality, four seats and a soft top. Few compromises were made in the development of the 3-Series convertible. The electric hood still stands comparison with some of the better hoods made today, there's still enough legroom for four full grown adults and the interior design has hardly dated at all.
DAT, finished in Mauritius blue with a special order crimson leather interior, has led a pampered life,
Purchased on 14th March 1994 by Mr Howe, who owned a chain of chemists in Hull, from Paragon of Hull with cherished number 8888 BT. It was serviced by Paragon at 6,774 miles, Nov 1994, 15,034 Jan 1996, and 21,055 Mar 1997.
Purchased by Mrs Turner from Paragon in July 98 and serviced at 29,413 miles, 36,861 Apr 1999, 48,095 in Nov 1999, 52,328 May 2000. The registration number was CCT 667 at this time. Howe then bought it back from Paragon, serviced June 2000 at 53,388 miles and July 2003 at 56,185 miles by J.C. Technical of Cranswick, Beverley.
MOT history 2007 at 56,763 when the rear brake pipes were replaced, 2008 at 56,786, 2009 at 56,826, 2010 at 56,860, 2011 at 56,910, 2012 at 56,913, 2013 at 57,293, 2014 at 57,316, 2015 at 57,368, 2016 at 57,374, 2017 at 57,385, 2019 at 57,397 2020 at 58,795. Mr Howe then passed away and it was transferred to his daughter who sold it to the current vendor in July 2019. The current mileage is 59,133 miles.
Sold with the V5C, new MOT, large history folder, original booklets and the original hardtop.