2003 BMW E46 330CI M Sport Automatic

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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