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 2026 with no advisories
- ULEZ Compliant
- New Tyres fitted in March 2025
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 most of its life on the unsalted roads of Jersey. A highly rated example, it sports an appealing colour combination and high specification.
There is also full service history and a long MOT to January 2026 - 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
- One previous owners on the V5
- Most recently serviced at 66,282 miles in October 2021
- Now showing 70,677 miles
- Service and owners handbooks
- Battery and window regulator replaced July 2022
- Suspension repairs June 2022
- Timing and ancillary belts replaced.
- Full clean and re-gas of air conditioning and pusher fan fitted in 2025
- MOT to January 2026 with no advisories and 70,374 miles showing on test
- We are told the car is ULEZ compliant but were unable to check this on TFL system
- New Tyres fitted March 2025
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
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