Highlights
- Classic Black Sapphire with Cream Beige Dakota leather
- Sought-after 310bhp 335 with 7spd DCT automatic gearbox
- Desirable facelift model with clever folding hard top
- Very well maintained with many thousands spent since 2023
- Recent new radiator, cao cover gasket and front and rear shocks
- Regularly serviced each year to January 2025
- Current MOT to May 2026
The Appeal
For many, the E90 is the last true, great BMW. While we know Munich has delivered lauded cars since, it’s generally agreed that this generation 3-Series is one of the firm’s absolute best. Nimble, communicative and surprisingly comfortable too, the E90 is the consummate all-rounder.
If your preferences are for a decent balance of drivability, performance and comfort then the pick of the range has to be the 335. With over 300bhp on tap, its very quick, and with the M Sport package, it handles equally well.
This 2009 335i E93 convertible is a facelift model with that M Sport pack and the addition of Highline luxury fittings. Finished in Black Sapphire with a Dakota cream leather cabin trimmed in Popar wood, it is a very smart and nicely specified example. That folding hard top delivers coupe or convertible motoring at the touch of a button.
The vendor acquired the ar in 2023 to join his small collection. The history file indicates he hasn’t spared on the maintenance - since 2023 the bills amount to several thousand pounds despite the sparing use. Highlights include new radiator, cam cover gasket, front and rear shock absorbers, new rear discs, pads and calipers and regular annual servicing. The water pump, power steering pump and auxiliary belts have also been replaced. The MOT runs to May 2026 with no mechanical or structural advisories.
The E90 is the car that seems to have it all. The choice of hard top, open top, full auto or semi-auto also means this car suits virtually any driving mood.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 24th November 2009
- Eight registered keepers
- Current keeper since June 2023
- Factory handbooks and wallet
- Extensive history with lots of recent invoices summarised below
- V5C
- MOT valid to 19th May 2026 with one advisory for a tyre
- Serviced annually in recent years as shown in photos
Summary of recent maintenance:
- 20/05/25: radiator and cam cover gasket
- 15/01/25: service, front shocks, caliper, wheel alignment at 87,250 miles
- 30/10/24: water pump
- 13/05/24: rear shocks, rear discs, pads and one caliper
- 04/10/23: plugs, coil pack, belts, power steering pump
The Condition
- Popular Black Sapphire metallic paintwork in good condition for age
- There are a few use-related marks such as stone chips to bonnet
- Bodywork presents well with no accident damage reported
- Folding electric hard top in good working order we understand
- Factory M Double Spoke alloys showing kerbing to rims
- Fitted with Bridgestone tyres with one advisory on MOT
- Underside as shown with no structural advisories on MOT
- Cream beige Dakota leather interior in good order for age
- Luxury high specification Highline model with Poplar Grey wood veneers
- Features electric front seats with memory and heating
- Trim and fittings in good order with some marks to note such as to wheel
- Some light wear and discolouration to note to driver’s seat but not unsightly
- Beige carpets in good order with black over mats fitted
- Grey boot carpet in fair condition with some light staining to note
The Mechanics
- 2,979cc N54 twin-turbocharged inline-six engine
- Delivers 310bhp
- 7spd DCT automatic gearbox with paddle and gear selector operation
- Well maintained with regular servicing to 87,000 miles in 2025
- Recent work including attention to suspension and brakes
- Other repairs detailed above and in photos
- No mechanical advisories on MOT
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