Car appreciation... the aesthetics, the engineering, etc

That seems expensive but it is low miles... Not sure what difference (if any) there is between 2009 and 2007 models except about £4k depreciation.

Check here for VIN http://www.blue-print.com/Newweb/index6_fs.asp
and here for accurate options list https://www.bmwvin.com/

Edit: Never mind, they've helpfully blanked the numberplate.

At that money, and if you have given up on your life being fun but want to save other people’s, I’d be looking at an E300 hybrid.