Description
Highlights
Factory-standard BMW E46 330Cd Sport Coupe
One owner from new – owned for 21 years
Registered new on 19th August 2005
2993cc M57 straight-six turbodiesel producing 204bhp
Desirable Monaco Blue metallic with Light Beige leather interior
130, 950 miles from new
5-speed automatic gearbox
Original BMW factory radio
BMW M double spoke 135 alloy wheels
No modifications
MOT until October 2026
The Appeal
Here is a smart example of the highly regarded BMW E46 330Cd Sport Coupe, offered with the particularly appealing combination of Monaco Blue metallic paintwork and a Light Beige leather interior.
First registered on 19th August 2005, this 330Cd has enjoyed an unusually straightforward history, having had just one owner from new. The car has remained with the same owner for the past 21 years and has been used as an everyday car throughout its life.
Powered by BMW's 2, 993cc M57 straight-six turbodiesel producing 204bhp and paired to a five-speed automatic gearbox, the 330Cd offers an excellent combination of performance, refinement and economy.
The car remains in factory-standard specification with no modifications or aftermarket additions. It retains its original BMW radio and BMW M double spoke alloy wheels.
Having covered 130, 950 miles over two decades, the car presents in good overall condition for its age and mileage. The Light Beige leather interior has been well looked after, with the expected signs of use including some wear to the driver's seat.
For anyone looking for a genuine, unmodified E46 330Cd with the significant benefit of one-owner history from new, this is an appealing example.
History and Paperwork
First registered: 19th August 2005
One registered keeper from new
Owned by the current owner for 21 years
Mileage: 130, 950 miles
MOT valid until October 2026
Last MOT carried out on 13th October 2025
Last MOT passed with one advisory: offside rear tyre recorded at approximately 3mm tread depth
No modifications
Factory-standard specification
The Condition
The Monaco Blue metallic paintwork presents in good overall condition considering the car's age and mileage, with the usual signs of use that would be expected of a 21-year-old daily-driven car.
The bodywork has some light stone chips to note in front of car and minor body work scratches around wheel arches.
The car retains its standard BMW alloy wheels, which are in keeping with the factory specification.
The Light Beige leather interior has been well cared for over the years. There is some wear and tear to the driver's seat consistent with regular use, while the rest of the interior presents well for its age.
The car retains its original BMW factory radio and has not been fitted with aftermarket equipment.
Overall, this is an honest and well-presented example that has clearly benefited from being owned by the same person from new.
The Mechanics
BMW M57 2, 993cc straight-six turbodiesel
204bhp
Five-speed automatic gearbox
130, 950 miles
Factory-standard mechanical specification
No modifications
The car has been used as an everyday vehicle by its one owner for the past 21 years and is described as being in good mechanical condition for its age and mileage.
The most notable item to mention is that the brake dust shield requires replacement.
The most recent MOT was carried out on 13th October 2025, when the car passed with an advisory for the offside rear tyre, which was recorded at approximately 3mm tread depth.
The MOT is currently valid until October 2026.
The Desirability
The E46 330Cd Sport is an increasingly sought-after modern classic, combining the timeless styling and driving character of the E46 with BMW’s renowned M57 straight-six diesel engine.
This particular example has several features that make it especially appealing. It has had just one registered owner from new and has remained with the same owner for 21 years, providing an unusually clear and straightforward history. It is also completely unmodified and retains its factory specification, including the original BMW radio and desirable M double spoke 135 alloy wheels.
The Monaco Blue metallic paintwork combined with the Light Beige leather interior is an attractive and relatively uncommon colour combination, while the 204bhp 3. 0-litre straight-six and five-speed automatic gearbox make the 330Cd both capable and effortless to use.
With its genuine one-owner history, factory-standard specification and desirable six-cylinder diesel engine, this is an honest example of the E46 330Cd Sport that should appeal to both enthusiasts and collectors looking for an increasingly rare, unmodified example of BMW's iconic E46 generation.
