Description
Facelift E46 330ci 6 speed manual (M) Sport
11 months MOT until July 2026
No swaps as I already have another car
Spec:
3-litre 6 cylinder
6 speed manual
Genuine (M) Sport
18" CSL reps
Heated electric memory seats
Electric mirrors with auto dip
Professional Nav System
6 CD Changer
Xenon lights
Rear parking sensors
Headlight washers
Rain sensor wipers
Auto air conditioning
A lot of fun in a car that I sadly don't have time for. Was used as a daily for a while and then I intended to make it a show car, but it just ended up not being used.
Engine runs smoothly and the temp dial constantly stays in the middle. I've done plenty of long journeys in this car.
It really looks the part. Happy for any inspections and code scanning.
Have further pics on request.
Bad points:
Rear vent windows don't open - could either be the switch or motors. Not the fuses or GM5 module
Age related marks on paint
Wheels curbed by previous owner (honestly)
Few dings in the paint
Slight surface rust on the underside of the rear passenger arch. It's not affected the paint on top or grown bigger since I noticed it
Air con is cold but could do with a re-gas
Nav screen has dead pixels
Few dead pixels on mileage counter
Handbrake a bit stiff but still works fine
Service (just what there's receipts for):
15/ 07/ 25 160, 199 miles - MOT, driver's window reg and motor, passenger lock actuator, new genuine gear knob
15/ 11/ 23 - SORN
28/ 11/ 23 - GM5 module repaired to fix central locking and auto window drop
09/ 07/ 23 - New boot handle + trim + reg lights
03/ 02/ 23 154, 243 miles - MOT and new wipers
21/ 10/ 22 - New rear passenger side light (old had water and dead LEDs)
27/ 06/ 23 152, 297 miles - Oil and filter change
25/ 04/ 22 - Start of my ownership
21/ 01/ 22 149, 415 miles - MOT and new tyres
19/ 01/ 22 139, 208 miles - MOT and replaced O/ S/ F drop links and handbrake readjusted
21/ 02/ 2020 134, 660 miles - Oil and filter
10/ 02/ 2020 134, 500 miles - Health check
18/ 07/ 2018 123, 132 - Hazard switch replaced
10/ 07/ 2018 122, 755 - O/ S/ F window switch replaced, engine oil filter housing seal replaced
17/ 01/ 2018 117, 006 - MOT, spark blug, oil filter, air filter, fuel filter, wipers
16/ 06/ 2017 110, 784 - Front discs pads and brake sensor
20/ 01/ 2017 107, 729 - MOT
12/ 10/ 2015 - Fuel filter and pump replaced
08/ 10/ 2015 97, 818 - Crank case breather and pipes replaced
02/ 10/ 2015 97, 801 - Airbag recall
01/ 12/ 2014 - MOT
28/ 10/ 2014 94, 817 - Radiator warranty replacement
03/ 06/ 2014 92, 534 - Starter motor, radiator, header tank, vacuum pipe to fuel pump changed
26/ 02/ 2014 90, 879 - Inspection 1
29/ 12/ 2010 75, 875 - Rear brake discs and shoes
06/ 10/ 2010 74, 263 - Oil service
08/ 05/ 2008 64, 253 - Oil service, plugs, pads, discs, filter, wiper blades
08/ 05/ 2008 61, 128 - Inspection 2 and oil
28/ 11/ 2006 47, 827 - Oil service
17/ 10/ 2005 33, 031 - Inspection 1 + Brake fluid change
10/ 05/ 2004 15, 298 - Oil service
20/ 05/ 2003 - Pre-delivery checkI bought this car as I had the itch for an (almost) classic with a more analogue feel to the cars I was used it.
A manual gearbox , 3-litre engine and RWD were non-negotiable, and 6-speed was a bonus.
I'd always liked the timeless look of the E46, so it was a no brainer when this one came up.
This car has been a lot of fun for me. I had serious doubts about selling when I was driving it around on the first day taxing it after being SORN'd to take the pictures and video.
