Highlights
- Full service history with stamped service book
- Just serviced prior to sale
- MOT to September 2025
- Smart and tidy 3L E46 convertible
The Appeal
There are great BMWs and then there is the E46. It came at the sweet spot in motoring development when driving engagement balanced with technological innovation.
Of the multitude of engines available, the M54 3L is arguably the one to have, neatly balancing as it does performance and comfort. This 330CI has been looked after, a run of BMW service stamps to 80,000 miles accompanied by local servicing right up to immediately prior to sale. The brakes, battery and starter motor have also been renewed within the last month.
Finished in popular Titan Silver metallic with black leather interior, this is a well specified car car with M Sport features. Its convertible roof and switchable automatic gearbox add to the versatility while a long MOT to September 2025 dials up the appeal.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 2nd September 2003
- Five previous keepers
- Full service history by BMW to 80,000 miles
- Subsequently serviced by local garage to September 2024
- Good history file as shown in photographs
- MOT valid to 13th September 2025 with advisories to note
- Starter motor and brakes renewed in September as shown in photographs
The Condition
- Popular Titan Silver metallic paintwork in generally good order
- There are some marks to paintwork including front bumper and rear deck to note
- Black roof in good order with some aging to note
- Bodywork presents as straight with no accidents advised
- Underside looks in good order with no structural advisories on current MOT
- Factory 18in alloy wheels in fair order with light kerbing to note
- Fitted with Kumho tyres which appear to be in good order with plenty of tread
- Black leather interior with good factory specification in generally good order
- Some light wear to note to cabin including high-traffic area such as driver’s seat
- Some wear to note to steering wheel and switchgear
- Specification includes electric front seats with memory, rain-sensing wipers and M Sport features
- Cabin features some carbon trim elements
- No reported issues with interior functionality or electrics
The Mechanics
- 2,979cc M54 straight six engine
- 5spd automatic gearbox with sequential functionality
- Recent new parts detailed below
- No reported running or driving issues
- Vendor tells us the car ‘drives smoothly with no issues’
- We are told the car is economical and pleasant to drive
- Some advisories to note on current MOT
Recent new parts:
- New brake discs, pads and lines
- Replacement battery
- New clutch fan
- Air intake hoses renewed
- New engine rocker cover gasket seals and bolts
- New starter motor
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