2004 BMW (E46) 330CI

KEY FACTS

• A smart example of BMW’s acclaimed E46 coupe, with a sought-after powertrain and rare specification.
• Powered by a 3.0-litre naturally aspirated straight-six engine producing 228bhp, powering the rear wheels via the lesser-seen SMG automated manual transmission.
• The car is accompanied by the parts the owner believes are required to carry out a manual gearbox conversion, including the transmission hardware, plus the M Sport steering wheel and instrument cluster.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This E46 was specified with nearly £6,000 of factory extras, including: heated electric memory sports seats, adaptive headlights, Navigation System Professional with TV and voice control system, Bluetooth telephone preparation, Harman Kardon sound system, front centre armrest, anthracite headlining, Alu Black cube trim, 18-inch M Sport Style 135M wheels, high gloss shadow line exterior trim, aerodynamics package, rear parking sensors and an automatically dimming rear view mirror.
• The second owner bought the car from BMW in December 2005 for £25,055 at 12,754 miles and kept it for over 10 years. It now has only five former keepers.
• New Eibach springs have been fitted all round with a corresponding 20mm reduction in ride height, subtly complementing the sporting intent of the vehicle.
• The alloy wheels have been refurbished in a shade chosen to match the body colour.
• The car comes with both remote keys and a full collection of the original handbooks and manuals, including a stamped history book.

CONDITION

• There is no known bodywork damage to the vehicle, other than a minor dent on the offside rear quarter.
• The paintwork is described as generally excellent, with a deep shine to its finish. There are some minor age-related marks, and imperfections including a small chip to the centre of the rear bumper, and some slight creasing above the exhaust outlet.
• Overall, the interior is in good condition, with some modest wear to the leather seats. The centre armrest has a small area of discolouration, which would benefit from being re-connolised, and there is a small stain to the parcel shelf. The outside bolster of the driver’s seat has been repaired.
• The vendor states that, as is common with these models, there are some dead pixels on the navigation screen, and that while one of the remote keys functions, the other key fails to unlock the doors remotely.
• The most recent MOT test was in March 2021 at 72,645 miles, passing first time and with no advisories recorded.

SERVICE HISTORY

• The car was most recently serviced in April 2021 at 72,645 miles by FW Motorsport. A full service was carried out as per the BMW specification, as well as a brake fluid flush and change, new front tyres, renewed BMW badging all around, replacement Eibach spring kit, and replacement of a corroded rear brake line.
• Additionally, the owner states that there is an upcoming airbag recall that the car has been booked in for.

Dates and mileage:

• Apr 2021 – 72,645 miles – Independent
• Nov 2018 – TBC (inc. oil change, crankcase CCV replaced)
• Oct 2018 – TBC (inc. belt tensioner, pulley, intake manifold gaskets)
• Nov 2017 – 59,965 miles – Independent
• Feb 2016 – 54,342 miles – Independent
• Nov 2015 – TBC – Independent (front brakes)
• Nov 2013 – 47,337 miles – BMW
• Feb 2011 – 39,10 miles – BMW
• Jun 2010 – 36,469 miles – BMW
• Jun 2007 – 23,982 miles – BMW
• Oct 2005 – 11,213 miles – BMW

SUMMARY

The BMW 330Ci Sport has always been an impressive performance car, and this example is no exception. Featuring the sonorous M54 straight-six engine, the car could either be readily enjoyed as a daily driver or taken on as a project for a budding enthusiast to convert to a full manual driveline.

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