Highlights
- Rare example with approximately 130 remaining on UK roads
- Comprehensively maintained with extensive recent mechanical work
- Restored to factory specification by current owner
- Valid MOT until April 2026
- Structural rust addressed with new sills welded on both sides
The Appeal
The E46 is, put simply, one of the most legendary designs in BMW's history - a capable, smart iteration of the 3-series that was compact, efficient and easy to handle, with perfectly balanced dynamics. Of the offerings within, the 328Ci gains a well deserved spotlight, offering a sweet spot of performance and refinement from its 2.8-litre inline-six engine.
This silver example has been the subject of considerable attention from its current owner, who acquired it in 2022 and has systematically restored it back towards factory spec. Significant mechanical work elsewhere includes a new power steering pump and belts, replacement front suspension, new brake lines at the rear, and a replaced internal fuel pump. Elsewhere, new sills have been welded in order to replace areas of corrosion.
With approximately 130 of these models remaining on UK roads, there's no better time to get behind the wheel of the E46. This one boasts only 51,258 miles on the clock, and an MOT until April 2026.
With approximately 130 of these models remaining on UK roads, there's no better time to get behind the wheel of the E46. This one boasts only 51,258 miles on the clock, and an MOT until April 2026.
Key Information
- Mileage: 51,258 miles (odometer reading correct)
- Country of registration: United Kingdom
- Technical inspection status: Valid MOT until April 2026
- Technical specs: 2.8-litre inline-six petrol engine, 5-speed automatic transmission
- Paperwork: Limited history file with V5c, handbook, manual and a couple of MOT certificates
The Detail
- Purchased by current owner in August 2022
- New power steering pump and belts fitted
- New lower wishbone assembly fitted to passenger side front
- New sills welded on both sides with all structural rust addressed
- New brake lines fitted at the rear
- Internal fuel pump replaced between saddle tanks at the rear
- New lower intake hose fitted
- Front suspension replaced with standard specification
- Battery replaced within the last year
- Front strut brace fitted by the previous owner
- Wheels replaced with stock wheels and standard profile tyres
- Aftermarket exhaust fitted
- Rear suspension has standard shocks but retains lower-than-standard springs
- Slight bubbling on rear arches from surface rust
- Front sills show red primer as not yet repainted
- Very minor scuff on rear bumper
- Paintwork generally good with age-related marks
- Interior appears to be factory standard
- The vendor informs us that:
- The sunroof works perfectly
- All electric windows function correctly
- Central locking always locks but occasionally needs long press to unlock
- Passenger seat electric adjustment and memory functions all work
- Driver's seat electric adjustment and memory work except recline function
- Seat module removed to allow buyer easy replacement if desired
- Front speakers intermittent but rear speakers function
- Automatic wipers work well
- Heated screens all work
- Engine starts well, warms up quickly and maintains temperature consistently
- Gear changes smooth and cycles through all gears well
- No oil or fluid leaks
- The car drives well in both automatic and sequential modes
- They've found a fuel economy of up to 32mpg on motorways and around 25mpg on country roads
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