2019 BMW M140i Shadow Edition Auto with upgrades

Highlights

• Handling upgrades 

• Limited-slip diff

• Carbon fibre trim

• Only one previous owner 

• Rear-wheel drive 

Overview

There was a time when most cars were rear-wheel drive. And anything that wasn’t had probably been dreamed up in France after somebody’s four-hour, wine-infused lunch break. But sadly those days are long gone. If it’s not the industry-standard front-wheel configuration, then your car probably has all-wheel drive, which is measurably, empirically, demonstrably better in every way. 

But some things can’t be measured: things like ‘fun’, ‘flair’, and ‘un-frenchness’. And BMW has long understood this, ensuring that the traditional rear-wheel drive layout remains present on our roads, and not just the preserve of an exclusive group of high-end vehicles. So we salute them for giving the world a rear-wheel drive hatchback in the form of the 1-series.

And this is a particularly desirable example. The M140i is a small car with big car aspirations. Its twin-scroll turbocharger feeds its three-litre straight-six engine to an output of 330 bhp — which is about 300 more horses than your standard family car might produce back when most cars were rear-wheel drive. 

The car we see here also benefits from a long list of upgrades to improve its appearance, ride, and handling. The engine and transmission are standard, but the suspension has been treated to Eibach lowering springs, and PowerFlex rear subframe bushes. A limited-slip differential has been fitted (at a cost £1,500). 

Exterior upgrades included plenty of carbon fibre trim pieces, a carbon front splitter, black badges, and carbon exhaust tips. The Sapphire Black paint is a very attractive choice of colour, and remains very well presented. 

Overall, this M140i has fantastic road presence, with its lowered stance and carbon trim. And it has the handling upgrades to go with it. So you can enjoy all the benefits of those driven rear wheels to their fullest. 

History and documentation

• Registered 21 Mar 2019

• Onboard BMW service history with services as follows: Mar 2019 @ 4 miles, Mar 2021 @ 14,506 miles, Jan 2022 @ 20,498 miles, Mar 2023 @ 27,935 miles, Feb 2024 @ 34,727 miles, Mar 2025 @ 40,280 miles

• The first three services were at main dealers and the last three were carried out by The Workshop, a BMW specialist in Leeds, as shown by the invoices in the gallery

• The seller estimates that around £4,000 has been spent on upgrades, including limited-slip differential, road springs, bushes, and carbon trim 

• Original owner’s handbook and document pack in fabric wallet 

• Collection of invoices and old MOT certificates

• Two keys

• Current MOT expires 3 Jan 2026

• V5 present in owner’s name

• Only one former keeper

• Private registration mark M14OTX included in sale 

• HPI clear

• London ULEZ compliant

Interior

• Black leather upholstery with brushed aluminium trim pieces 

• The upholstery is very well presented throughout 

• Only light signs of use 

• Optional touchscreen, widescreen infotainment system

• Heated seats

• Matching carpets in good condition 

• Door cards free from scuffs and wear 

• Upgraded Alcantara-trimmed, multi-function steering wheel

• Aluminium gearshift paddles

• Cruise control

• Dual-zone climate control

• Well-stocked dashboard

• Digital instrument cluster

• Harman/Kardon stereo system

• CD changer 

• Bluetooth connection

• Rear seating for three passengers 

• Headlining clean and tidy 

• Spacious, fully carpeted boot to the rear 

Exterior

• Low and sleek, this five-door hatchback punches well above its weight

• The Sapphire Black paint retains a deep shine 

• Only a few small marks and blemishes 

• Plenty of carbon fibre trim pieces: GTS-style front splitter, M-style kidney grille, side skirts, M-style wing mirrors, door handle covers, aerial cover, and exhaust tips

• The body panels look good, with no obvious damage that we could see

• 18-inch alloy wheels finished in Orbit Grey

• The seller tells us that the Michelin Pilot Super Sport tyres are relatively new, and retain 5 mm of tread at the rear, and 6mm at the front 

• Bimecc wheel spacers fitted: 12 mm and 15 mm

• There is a little bubbling to the wheel paint, and a few chips and scratches 

• Black badges

• Dark sequential wing mirror indicator repeaters 

• Tinted rear windows 

• Carbon fibre exhaust tips 

Mechanical

• 2,998 cc six-cylinder engine, twin-scroll turbocharged 

• Produces 340 bhp, and 369 lb ft

• Top speed 155 mph, 0-62 mph in 4.6 seconds

• Eight-speed automatic transmission 

• Rear-wheel drive

• Selectable driving modes include Sport, Sport+, Comfort, and Eco Pro

• The engine is said to be in original unmodified condition  

• Optional adaptive dampers 

• The only MOT advisories are for brake pads wearing thin in Jan 2025

• The front brake discs and pads were replaced in March 2025 

• The differential was replaced in June 2022 by Williams Performance

• The seller lists the following upgrades: M Performance limited-slip differential, Eibach lowering springs, PowerFlex rear subframe bushings

• The seller tells us that the car starts perfectly every time, sounds great, handles well, and the brakes are excellent

• No warning lights reported 

Summary

Buying a small hatchback doesn’t have to be a compromise when you realise that this one comes with so much power as standard. And here you get a whole heap of upgrades too, improving the car’s handling and styling even further. If only more manufacturers dared to produce such fabulous cars. 

To arrange a viewing, click the 'Book Viewing' button located under the 'Place Bid' button. Viewings can be booked up until the day before the auction ends, after which the option will change to 'Contact Seller' for further enquiries. This seller is located in Leeds, West Yorkshire.