Yes. But the old owner could have modified something aswell to get that sound. Since he already changed the diffusor of the car wouldn't even be surprised. People getting bmw usually like to thune them.
I'll bring it to someone but first need to do some esthetics modifications on it ==> adding 220I black insign behind ( 220I is european version B48 184HP basically same motor than our 230I but brided and brided why ? Because in Belgium for example for a 184HP you need to give 2000E to the state to be able to drive it on road and 230I is 5000E) ; adding black M on the wings, adding some front blade, eyebrow gloss black... + soon a retrofit on the wing mirror electric because yes I don't know if it happens in NA but you can get a pack M car without getting that options around 1000E to code it and mount them second hand
I'll keep you in touch NA friends
https://www.noelshack.com/2024-10-5-1709918974-bm34.jpg Picture of the car when I bought it
