2002 BMW E46 330CI Cabriolet
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Highlights
- Desirable 3litre M54-engined convertible
- Low mileage car in good order
- Full service history by main dealers and specialists
- Recently UK registered after life in salt-free Jersey
- Long MOT to January 2025 with no advisories
- ULEZ Compliant
The Appeal
BMW’s E46 hits the late 90s, early-00s sweet spot in motoring development when technology aided rather than replaced driver engagement. The result is a car that is revered by enthusiasts, particularly when equipped with the silky six-pot engines, as here.
The M54 3litre engine is one of BMW’s gems. This 330CI spent its life on the unsalted roads of Jersey before being registered by the seller when he moved here earlier this year. He has had several of these cars and highly rates this low mileage example. It sports an appealing colour combination and high specification.
There is also full service history and a long MOT to january 2025 - with no advisories - to underline the sense of a car that has been well kept and is now ready for summer.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 10th July 2002
- Built in April 2002
- UK registered 1st February 2024 on plate WD02NMU
- Spent its life prior to February 2024 on Jersey
- Full service history with seven service stamps by main dealers and specialists
- No previous owners on the V5
- Most recently serviced at 66,282 miles in October 2021
- Now showing 69,344 miles
- Service and owners handbooks
- Battery and window regulator replaced July 2022
- Suspension repairs June 2022
- Timing and ancillary belts and air conditioning overhaul August 2020
- MOT to 18th January 2025 with no advisories and 69,171 miles showing on test
- We are told the car is ULEZ compliant but were unable to check this on TFL system
The Condition
- Smart dark blue metallic paintwork in fair condition with only light marks
- Bodywork appears straight and corrosion-free
- Refurbished 18in factory alloys in good order
- Blue fabric roof in good order with clear glass rear screen
- No structural advisories for underside advised on recent MOT
- Tan leather interior with retrimmed driver’s seat and well kept surfaces
- Cabin is well kept with only light wear visible to minor, concealed trim
- Dark wood veneers to front and rear in good order
- Very original interior including factory fitted radio cassette system
- Electric front seats with memory function
- Tool kit in boot appears complete and unused
The Mechanics
- Highly regarded M54 2,976cc straight six BMW engine
- Develops 220bhp
- 5spd automatic with sequential shift options
- Full service history by main dealers and specialists
- Good history including recent suspension and belt replacements
- Most recently serviced only 3,000 miles ago
- No running or driving issues reported
BEFORE YOU BUY
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Vehicle specification
- Year 2002
- Make BMW
- Model 3 Series
- Colour Blue
- Odometer 69,344 Miles
- Engine size 2979
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Plymouth
- Location Devon
- Country United Kingdom
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bids
- ar•••• £5,676 09/04/24
- ra•••• £5,600 09/04/24
- ar•••• £5,500 09/04/24
- ra•••• £5,400 09/04/24
- ar•••• £5,300 09/04/24
- ra•••• £5,200 09/04/24
- ar•••• £5,100 09/04/24
- ra•••• £5,000 09/04/24
- ar•••• £4,900 09/04/24
- Da•••• £4,800 09/04/24
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