Sounds pretty much like mine, and mine has only done 55,000 miles. I dont hear your 'rattle' - just some ticking from the top end which mine does too. Bit of a suck when you reved it though - I'd check for split intake hoses, although you say it runs fine so maybe nothing's wrong there.
My car seems to also have no clear coat on the paint inside the engine bay and boot shut. It's so dull it seems like a different colour in some light.
I'd judge it on it's present condition - although it has had many owners (is that history check you've done 100% reliable?), at least the previous owner seems to have taken care of it. You say it runs and drives fine, exterior is close to mint, it has full history and evidence of major work done (cooling system, recent servicing, brakes and new tyres). This is all good in my opinion, and I personally wouldn't let the number of previous owners put me off if I was looking at a car with those positives.
I see it has German style plates (can you get away with those over there?). Another sign of someone a bit enthusiastic of their BMWs.
Is the mileage tamper light definately not showing on the clocks?
Would be good to see some better (daytime) pics including the interior to see the wear.
You've got 1k off which is good. What is the reason given why it's unusually cheap? I'd personally go for it! I think Fox is on holiday, so you migbht be waiting a while for his opinion
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Do you have the cable/software to read the codes out? Would be good to do before you buy, but at least get sorted with that kit soon if you do go ahead and buy it so you can keep an eye on things.
