Highlights

Very well maintained car
Quick and economical 185bhp saloon
Only two registered keepers from new
Low mileage for year
MOT to May 2025

The Appeal

The E46 330D is proof that you can have your cake and eat it. Very quick - 60mph arrives in 7secs - and yet highly economical, the 330D was also imbued with all the qualities that make the E46 so beloved of enthusiasts.

Here is a chance to discover why owners and reviewers love the 330D. It is a very tidy example whose duo of keepers have clearly looked after it since it was first registered in 2002. The mileage is low for the year and it has been carefully maintained - including regular coolant and brake fluid changes - with few miles covered since the last service.

Well equipped, in a smart colour scheme and with MOT to May 2025, this is a fine example of one of BMW’s best compact saloons.

The History and Paperwork

First registered 25th March 2002
Factory built in November 2001
Will be sold on registration GJ02ZKU
The private plate shown in some photos is not included
Factory handbook
One key
First aid kit and factory tools as shown
Two registered keepers
Current keeper since April 2021
Regular brake fluid and coolant changes as shown in photos
Nine stamps in service book to August 2020 and 85,943 miles
Further servicing work shown in photos including June 2021
Fuel pump and other work undertaken in 2021 as shown in photos
Current MOT to 30rth May 2025 with advisories to note
92,444 miles on current MOT and 92,965 miles showing in photos

The Condition

Turkis Grey metallic paintwork in good condition for year
Some age-related marks to note in photos
These include stone chips and poor paintwork on bonnet edges
There are also stone chips in door shuts caused by seat belts as shown
Five spoke triple-split 17in alloy wheels in fair condition with some kerbing and tarnish
Fitted with quality Yokohama tyres but with advisories to note on MOT
Underside appears to be in good order with no MOT structural advisories
Beige leather interior in good condition for age with some use-related marks to trim
Driver’s area is in good order with some sheen and wear to seat but not unsightly
Cabin trim including centre console front and rear shows some wear
Beige carpets on good order with boot carpet also well kept
Dashboard, trim and door cards in good condition with some marks to note
Electrics and dials in working order with no malfunctions reported
Retains its BMW radio/cassette in working order as shown
SE model with specification including rain sensing wipers, headlamp washers and parking sensors

The Mechanics

2,926cc M57 185bhp straight six BMW engine
5spd automatic gearbox with sequential shift functionality
Well-maintained car with few miles since last service work
Brake fluid and coolant regularly checked/changed as shown in photos
Minor advisories to note on current MOT for brake pads and a pipe
No mechanical or running gear issues advised by seller

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