Highlights

Desirable early car with 225bhp 3L N52 engine and hydraulic steering
Only 24,000 miles documented from new
Reported to have been in the same family from new
Always garage kept throughout its life
Continuous service history with 20 stamps, mostly main dealers
Recent service in June 2026
SE specification with versatile Steptronic auto box
Current MOT to October 2026 with no advisories

The Appeal

Enthusiasts rate the early E90 as the last of the analogue, fully engaging 3-Series cars. That’s because it retained the hydraulic steering system of earlier cars and, in this case, the naturally aspirated 255bhp 3L N52 engine, which later cars replaced with a lower-powered straight six.

On top of that, this 2006 330i SE adds several more. It is a very low-mileage car that we’re told has been in the same family from new. It certainly impresses in the photos, the Titan Silver paintwork and black interior showing few signs of use. The car is factory standard save for a modern Android stereo. The original unit comes with the car. This car also features the well-regarded Steptronic 6spd auto box.

The service history continues the theme, showing a run of 20 stamps with most by main dealers. Often the gap between services is only a few hundred miles. The last service was in June 2026, and the current MOT runs to October with no advisories.

For those seeking a well-documented, carefully kept 330i with genuine low usage, this is one well worth considering.

The vendor says:

“There are no faults with the engine as it's been looked after really well and not done many miles. It's been serviced by BMW, and recently I've had a full service done. Filters. Oil and spark plugs.

“Overall, the car is in amazing condition inside and out and mechanically, as it has hardly done any miles and it's been looked after very well.”

Key Information

Mileage: 23,987 miles indicated (supported by service history)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
MOT status: valid until 22nd October 2026 with no advisories
Technical specs: 255bhp N52 2,996cc straight-six petrol, 6spd automatic
Paperwork: BMW service history; all original paperwork, documents and tools are present, 2 keys, V5C

Service history:

06/26 - 23,848 miles - Westway Motor Services
02/24 - 20,987 miles - Sytner BMW
01/22 - 20,345 miles - Specialist Cars Tring (BMW main dealer)
08/21 - 20,186 miles - Specialist Cars Tring
01/19 - 19,236 miles - Specialist Cars Tring
01/18 - 18,026 miles - Specialist Cars Tring
10/17 - 17,714 miles - Specialist Cars Tring
09/16 - 16,607 miles - Specialist Cars Tring
10/15 - 15,631 miles - Specialist Cars Tring
09/14 - 14,439 miles - Specialist Cars Tring
10/13 - 13,281 miles - Specialist Cars Tring
09/12 - 11,942 miles - Specialist Cars Tring
12/11 - 10.968 miles - Specialist Cars Tring
11/11 - 10,880 miles - Specialist Cars Tring
07/10 - 9,126 miles - Specialist Cars Tring
11/09 - 8,218 miles - Specialist Cars Tring
06/08 - 5,490 miles - Stratstone BMW
01/08 - 4,101 miles - Stratstone BMW
05/06 - PDI - Stratstone BMW

The Detail

Recent service completed including filters, oil and spark plugs
No engine faults reported by the vendor
Vendor describes the overall condition as amazing inside and out
Titan Silver paintwork in good order due to car’s low mileage
Paintwork described by seller as bright and fresh, attributed to being garage kept
Scuff on the front offside bumper, low down
Offside wing appears to have been previously repaired
Style 158 17in alloy wheels in good order with light marks
Matching Dunlop tyres fitted
Underside as shown with no structural advisories on MOT
Black SE-specification interior in very good condition and mostly original
Some slight marks noted on the driver's door handle
Wireless Android stereo professionally installed
Original stereo included with the sale
New boot protector included
Box of spare custom parts and other extras included with the sale
No advisories on current MOT

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