Photos provided by the vendor

Highlights

Desirable ‘Luxury’ model
Twin-turbo inline-six
Manual transmission
Comprehensive service history
Below average mileage

The Appeal

Continuing BMW’s tradition of building some of the finest sports saloons on the planet, the F30 3-Series is a modern, stylish and very capable machine. In Luxury specification, it also benefits from being fully loaded with all the kit you could need.

Of particular note in this example is the iconic and potent six-cylinder drivetrain. A BMW staple for many years, the inline six has been gradually replaced in mainstream models with turbocharged four cylinder engines. It’s a delight to see that this 335i retains not only an inline-six engine but bolsters them with a brace of turbos. Add to this the fine service record and desirable specification and you have a vehicle that really shines.

The History and Paperwork

First registered in April 2012
Early production run model with the desirable twin-turbo inline-six
Four owners from new
Current owner since July 2021
Just 69,400 miles indicated, verified by service and MOT records
Cherished registration (GJ08GPJ) – original registration is YC12UOA
Complete with the owner’s handbooks and two keys
Comprehensive service record, last service in November 2021 at 65,130 miles
MOT to June 2023

The Interior

Smart black leather upholstery shows well, with no tears or notable wear apparent
Dark grey carpet and mats are fitted and present well, with no significant damage we could see, but may be in need of a clean
Dark wood veneers are in fine condition, with a fine lustre and no damage or warping discernible
The headlining is neat and tidy, with no signs of sagging, damage or staining
The car is fitted with the optional M Sport multi-function steering wheel
All of the switchgear and instrumentation looks to be in fine fettle, with slight evidence of use and minor blemishes commensurate with the car’s age and mileage
Parking sensors front and rear
iDrive computer system, with individual driving modes
Hands free phone connection
Factory CD/radio sound system
Cruise control
Dual zone climate control
The vendor assures us that everything works just as it should, and reports no faults or issues

The Exterior

Gloss red paintwork shows very nicely, with no major blemishes or marks we could see
All of the body panels look straight and clean, we didn’t see any corrosion, the swage lines and creases look crisp while the panel gaps look even and correct
All of the external trim elements appear to be present and correct, with no damage we could see
19-inch 14-spoke ‘M Sport’ wheels are finished in silver and present in good condition
The tyres are low profile items and appear to have good tread levels
Seller has the original wing mirror caps and bumper

The Mechanics

2,979cc twin-turbocharged inline-six, offering 302hp and 295lb-ft to the rear wheels
Six-speed manual transmission
Eco, Sport and Individual driving modes
Excellent performance – 0-62mph in 5.5 seconds and a limited top speed of 155mph
Recent work includes: new coolant pipe, new air feed pipe, new front brake discs and pads, new rear springs
The vendor tells us that the car drives very well and reports no mechanical issues whatsoever

Summary

Being a desirable early 335i F30, this handsome sports saloon offers a quite formidable and characterful drivetrain.

Throw in the fine ‘Luxury’ spec, low mileage and excellent history, and you have a very fine everyday performance machine.

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