Highlights

Desirable 6-speed manual Sport specification
Well kept car in dark blue with grey leather
£8,000 invested maintenance since 2022
Well maintained by main dealers and specialists
Recent service in August 2026 by BMW specialist
Front discs and pads, ABS sensors, track rod ends and radiator since 2023
MOT valid to November 2026

The Appeal

Appealing as the E46 M3, it’s to the manual gearbox 330i, with its 228bhp M54 straight six, that enthusiasts tend to gravitate if they plan to use and enjoy their cars regularly. These sweet-revving, beautifully balanced cars blend comfort and usability with decent urge.

This smart dark blue example adds four seat convertible practicality to that appeal. It is a very tidy car that has clearly been cherished by its current keeper since he acquired it in 2022. He tells us that he has spent over £8,000 on its maintenance, which the history file supports. It shows recent invoices for track rod ends, radiator and coolant system parts, ABS sensors and front discs and pads. Much of the work has been undertaken by BMW specialist Baymow, which has also serviced the car regularly, including in August 2026. The current MOT runs to November 2026.

Factory-fitted with the desirable M Sport package and with recent renovation to the front bumper and driver’s seat, this is a very tidy E46 with the right engine and gearbox to appeal to enthusiasts.

The vendor says:

“The smooth 6 cylinder engine is a gem with plenty of power, and the car handles well. Steering is in a different league to modern cars, being very direct. You can really feel where you place the car on the road. The car is a joy with the roof down.”

Key Information

Mileage: 125,113 miles indicated (supported by MOT and service history)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
MOT status: valid until 13th November 2026 with advisories
Technical specs: 228bhp M54 2,979cc inline-six petrol, 6-speed manual
Paperwork: handbooks, invoices, MOTs

Service history:

08/26 - 124,765 miles - Baymow (BMW specialist)
11/25 - 116,581 miles - Halfords
05/23 - 103,593 miles - Baymow
05/22 - 98,154 miles - Baymow
09/21 - 97,819 miles - GT Bowers (no date in service book, estimate from MOTs)
01/21 - 94,472 miles - GT Bowers (as above)
01/16 - 80,218 miles - Sytner
07/13 - 69,408 miles - Sytner
05/12 - 54,220 miles - John Warren (BMW specialist)
09/10 - 32,490 miles - John Warren
04/09 - 15,565 miles - Sytner

Recent notable maintenance:

06/26 - track rod ends
09/24 - radiator and other coolant system parts
05/24 - ABS sensors
08/23 - front discs and pads

The Detail

Recent Inspection 2 service carried out at a BMW independent specialist as above
Dark blue paintwork in good order with a few light points to note in photos due to age
Exterior machine polished in 2022
Ooverall exterior condition described as good by seller
Slight hazing noted on the driver's side above the door according to seller
Some stone chips to front of car typical of age and mileage
Front bumper repaired and resprayed in 2025
Factory 18in alloy wheels in very good order with few marks
Fitted with quality Dunlop tyres
Underside as shown with no structural advisories on MOT
Blue fabric folding roof in good order
Grey leather M Sport interior presents well
Driver's seat has had new panels fitted in 2025
Age-related marks and scratches around the door handles
Factory fitted stereo retained
Features include electric front seats with memory to driver’s side
Advisories to note on MOT

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