It is considered the spiritual successor to the then wildly popular E30 325i. A beautifully lined coupe, not too big, rear-wheel drive and a fat 3-litre six-cylinder in the front. Combined with a manual gearbox, a super-fine driving machine, especially if the suspension is just a bit firmer than usual.
Unfortunately, the Coupe was only delivered for 4 years, from late 2007 to 2011. Initially with 2 diesel variants and as a super-fast 135i. In 2008, the 125i was added as the only atmospheric engine. A slightly tweaked 3-litre with great revving as we are used to from BMW 6-cylinders.
Technically, the 1-series coupe matches the Convertibles and the (somewhat less attractive) 5-door versions. The (now unaffordable) 1-M Coupe is of a completely different order.
The 125i we offer was delivered new in Germany on 11-03-2009 by the BMW factory in Dingolfling and came into the premium selection of BMW dealer Keram a year later with 16,000km. The 3 previous owners drove the car for 3 and 5 years respectively and had it neatly maintained as evidenced by the service booklet and the latest service invoice from late 2022. The car is in good condition, has a subtly lowered suspension and is mounted on 17-inch rims, leaving plenty of residual comfort.
The sports seats provide good seating on long distances and plenty of support.
The current owner has had the car since January 2023 and is moving into self-employment. To do so, he will be looking for space to transport materials and tools.
Our opinion
An atmospheric 6 in line, mated to a manual transmission and rear-wheel drive, they don't make it like this anymore unfortunately. A super-fine driving machine with over 218bhp and 270NM. That may seem a bit low for a car of this calibre, but 245kmh and to 100 in just over 6sec is really smooth enough, isn't it? These engines are super strong and, if desired, easy to bring up to the level of a 130i using the right software.
Equipment
This 125i is equipped with:
- Metallic paint
- Styling 142, 17-inch rims
- Sports seats
- Electric sunroof
- Xenon lighting with headlamp washers
- Board computer with navigation
- Seat heating
- Active steering
- M steering wheel plus gearshift
- Climate control
Modifications
- AP suspension (since 2023)
- Rear spoiler
Notes
This 125i is in very good condition. The paint thickness shows a small elevation (200um) only on the bonnet and left side. Otherwise, the car still has its first paint. Last autumn, the 125i was fitted with a new air conditioning pump!
Recent service history
Of the maintenance history, the following is known:
- 11-03-2009 - 16km - Delivery by BMW Factory Dingolfling
- 09-07-2010 - 16,417km - Inspection Premium Selection Keram BMW
- 26-08-2011 - 30,484km - Inspection Keram BMW
- 07-11-2012 - 50.996km - Service door BMW
- 24-04-2013 - 59.667km - BMW Service
- 15-10-2013 - 68,186km - Inspection Premium Selection Keram BMW
- 15-10-2014 - 75,149km - Inspection Keram BMW
- 09-02-2015 - 77,270km - Keram BMW inspection
- 10-02-2017 - 90,227km - Keram BMW service
- 16-07-2018 - 99,781km - Car AZ service
- 01-05-2019 - 123.561km - Service Heuts Autocenter
- 14-11-2019 - 141.119km - Service Heuts Autocenter
- 22-03-2020 - 157.577km - Service Heuts Autocenter
- 18-02-2021 - 176.641km - Beurt Heuts Autocenter
- 29-09-2021 - 186.540km - Brake discs and pads Heuts Autocenter
- 24-11-2022 - 200.073km - Major service Auto Hendriks
- 18-11-2023 - 210.031km - Air conditioning pump replaced Bas Roos BMW
Included in the sale
Included in the sale of this 125i is:
- 2 keys
- Extensive documentation
- The original suspension
- At extra cost, a set of winter tyres with rims can be included after purchase.
About the seller
The 125i is being sold on behalf of a BMW enthusiast. His girlfriend times BMW and he also owns a 323Ti Compact which is fully equipped for trackdays and races. He is looking for more space due to work and therefore wants to sell this driving machine to and new enthusiast.
Summary
Seller - Jan Willem
Seller type - Private
Location - Den Bosch
Registration number - 94-NNZ-5
Chassis number - WBAUC31060VF42442
Year of construction/date - 2009
Mileage - 214,750 kilometres
Proven - Yes, through service history / booklet
Warranty - No
Margin/VAT - Margin car
Bodywork - Coupe
Engine - 3 litre 6 in line with 218 hp
Drive system - Rear-wheel drive
Transmission - Manual
Exterior - Anthracite grey metallic
Interior - Black
Upholstery - Fabric / half leather
Smoking car - No
Owners - 4 (in NL) and 1 in Germany
Tyres - 4x Hankook 205-50-17 EVO2 with 5.5mm and 4.5mm profile respectively, DOT 2021
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