2006 BMW M6 (E64) Convertible

First registered on the 10th of December 2006, this BMW was supplied new in the UK by BMW Distribution Centre Thorne. The spec of the car is a bit special, being black on black with sapphire black paintwork (code 475) and black Merino leather (code LKSW) with carbon fibre inlay. Adding to the appeal further the specification from factory comes with 19" M single piece light alloy wheels, recently refurbished, diamond cut with ferric grey accents, complete with Z rated tyres and new BMW hardware. The car also comes with:

Professional navigation system,

Adaptive xenon headlamps with high beam assist,

Heads up display,

Automatic air conditioning,

Cruise control,

Multi-function M leather steering wheel,

High gloss shadow-line exterior trim,

Professional hi-fi system with DSP and 6-disc glovebox mounted CD changer and DAB tuner,

Fully electric front sports seats with M logo embossed to the headrests, both with electric lumbar adjustment, 3x stage heating and memory function to the driver,

Power folding door mirrors,

Electrically operated height and rake adjustment to steering column,

Rain sensitive windscreen and auto on headlamps,

Front and rear park distance control,

Push button engine start with 2x remote keys,

BMW assist with voice control,

Auto dimming rear view mirrors,

This M6 has had the option book thrown at it and it’s clearly been kept in top condition by a careful and loving owner, the car is now presented for auction through a trader who has complete the routine maintenance and other works to bring this car up to the ‘better than new’ condition it is now in. The car has done 48031 miles to date which for a car with such an impressive ability as a grand tourer, is really very low indeed. This is backed up by the paperwork however as well as the fantastic condition of the car inside and out.

The exterior looks stunning in sapphire black giving the M6 menacing looks on the road, highlighted with the freshly diamond cut refurbished alloys and the chrome accents around the car. As to be expected on a BMW, the fit and finish of the panels and trim pieces is top quality and even 15 years on, this grand touring convertible still presents as a modern, quality product.

The hood is in great condition, matching the rest of the exterior, with the plastics surrounding the cover mechanism being in top condition also. The tonneau cover and wind deflector are in good condition also and work as intended. Also working as intended and in similarly fantastic condition are all the light lenses, with no cracks, scratches, hazing or condensation to be found. There are also very little to no swirl marks, stone chips, scratches or dents on the bodywork anywhere and we suspect the car has had some paint treatment such as a cut and polish recently to get it in such fantastic condition.

The black on black is perhaps the best combination of colours for this car and indeed a lot of BMWs, its easily the most elegant and wide-ranging choice for several different tastes, you just can’t go wrong with a black-on-black car. The leather inside looks to be in amazing condition with no marks, rips or tears anywhere to be found. The lumbar supports on the seats also look to be in good condition as well with plenty of life left.

Another very desirable option the previous owner took from factory, was the carbon fibre inlay around the car, specifically the dash and centre console. This adds a hint of sporting feel to the car in the cabin, beside the noise of the engine once you put your foot on the accelerator and get pushed back into the plush leather M sport seats.

To further consolidate the mileage, the wear and tear in the cabin is very minimal with all major touch points being in fantastic condition, with no cracking of the leather, no knicks or rips, very little scratches, if any at all, and no fraying of stitching. The inside of this BMW is in fantastic condition and must be a major plus when looking for one of these cars, this is in the right colour combination with very little wear and tear, ready to be enjoyed by the new owner.

Much the same as the topside of this BMW, the underside is in equally good condition, despite the harsh conditions on our salted roads in the UK, the BMW shows no signs of having anything other than a tight, well sorted chassis. All rubber components look to have lots of life left in them, all suspension components look to be in good condition as well as all the structural bracing often needed on convertible cars, all looking to be in fine structural condition.

There is no rust to be seen at all under the car with much of the plastic coverings doing their job and protecting the main components of the car. The underseal is still intact and there are no signs of any jacking removing any areas of underseal as can be the case sometimes. There are unlikely to be any nasty surprises lurking under here and with the care and level of build quality coming from BMW on this once flagship model, you can rest assured that the underside of this car will not need any attention anytime soon.

The BMW is offered with all supporting documentation, all handbooks are present along with the original service book that comes in its original leather ‘M’ embossed wallet. The maintenance record is extensive and includes its running in service performed at 1036 miles by Thorne BMW distribution centre, as well as an additional 8 service stamps. The most recent work carried out has been,

Oil filter

Oil change with Castrol Edge 10W-60

Aircon Regas

All carried out by Euro Motor Works on 08/10/2021.

The service stamps detail the service records for the car over the 15 years its been on the road and are as follows,

Thorne BMW – 1036 miles – 27/03/2007

Dick Lovett Hungerford – 4745 miles – 04/11/2008

Dice Lovett Hungerford - 17988 miles – 07/01/2011

Ruellans Garage - 24379 miles - 14/05/2013

Ruellans Garage - 30210 miles - 22/04/2015

Ruellans Garage - 39971 miles - 28/04/2017

JVS auto Solutions - 43325 miles - 19/06/2020

Valley View Cars LTD - 44031 miles - 13/11/2020

EuroMotorWorks - 47958 miles - 08/10/2021

The car comes with its V5, it has 4 previous keepers, has had 2 plate changes and comes with a full HPI check which is all clear. The car also comes with two keys and a range of dealer brochures and owners’ manuals. The MoT expires in November 2022.

The seller has pledged that the car will come with a fresh MoT (i.e. expiring in November 2022).

We note that there is a non-critical recall from BMW on this model. It is in relation to re-routing the battery cable in the boot. Sytner BMW say it's quite a small job, in and out the same day and it's the cable that runs from the battery to the first 'split off point'. This work will not be addressed before the end of the auction, it must be dealt with by the winning bidder.

Buying an M6 new was always going to be a financial liability with the depreciation associated with it, which means that now is the best time to buy one of these cars as they are starting to make their way back up in price on the market. This one is an extremely good example with everything you need to just get in and enjoy driving.

Being the flagship model at the time, BMW saw fit to endow the car with lots of modern tech and luxury creature comforts, allowing this car to still be up to date with the current market whilst not costing you and arm and a leg.

This is still a very powerful, capable, good looking, luxury continent busting grand tourer in perhaps the best spec and colour combination and for this price range, it’s an absolute bargain.

Our estimate for this car is £18,000 - £23,000.

Viewing is always encouraged, and this particular car is located with us at The Market HQ near Abingdon; to arrange an appointment please use the Contact Seller button at the top of the listing. Feel free to ask any questions or make observations in the comments section below, or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.