BMW 3 SERIES (E46) 330I SE AUTO 2001

Registered March 2001, currently on 84,300 miles which is unlikely to increase much.

5 owners - with the last 3 since 2009 all being our family: me from 2009 to the end of 2011, my dad from 2011 to 2017, then my wife from 2017 onwards.

It has a very comprehensive service and maintenance history - it's a big folder! (See the photos). I have included some pertinent servicing details below.

- The last oil service was in 2024 at 82207 miles which I did using Petronas 0w/40 fully synthetic oil and a Mahle oil filter. I also replaced the oil level sensor at the same time.

- Prior to this the oil filter were changed at 79311 miles, again by me, with other services being:

74768 miles @ Stanton Automotive

70384 miles @ Stanton Automotive

67440 miles @ Stanton Automotive (Inspection 1)

64308 miles @ Stanton Automotive

61520 miles @ Stanton Automotive

60291 miles @ Feckenham Garage

57045 miles by me

47663 miles @ BMW Knights (South Staffs)

41929 miles @ BMW Sytner Solihull

28461 miles @ BMW Sytner Solihull (Inspection 1)

13876 miles @ BMW Sytner Solihull

In addition to the engine servicing the BMW has also had:

81095 miles - Automatic gearbox fluid & filter changed @ Stanton Automotive

80136 miles - Differential fluid (& plug) changed @ Stanton Automotive

Somewhere around 78000 miles I replaced the coolant (with genuine BMW coolant) - I'm annoyed with myself for not noting the exact mileage.

59128 miles - Automatic gearbox fluid & filter changed @ Stanton Automotive

There have also been replacement of any braking or suspension components (always in pairs!) whenever anything was needed, to which the thick folder of invoices and receipts is testament. I dare not add it all up!

I have all the details logged on an Excel spreadsheet and any new owner will be supplied with a copy of this.

The colour is 'Lightgelb' (light gold) with a 'Hellbeige' leather interior and dark gloss wood trims.

It is currently fitted with 7" x 17" Style 73 BMW Alloy wheels with 205/50 x 17 Goodyear Efficientgrip tyres (8mm tread front, 7mm rear).

The seats are the manually adjustable type with inflatable lumbar support and it has the 375mm Sport steering wheel with the cruise control and radio buttons.

Other features on the car are:

Climate Control - re-gassed May 2024 at 81,154 miles, no leaks.

Cruise Control.

Dynamic Stability Control.

Rear Parking Sensors.

Rain sensing wipers.

Original Mini-disc player & 6 disc CD changer.

Electrically operated tilt & slide sunroof.

Plus the usual stuff like electric windows and mirrors, on-board computer, remote central locking etc.

The bodywork is in excellent condition all apart from some rust starting on the nearside rear wheel arch (as shown in the photo). I have debated whether to address this but doing that would delay the selling of the car by a few weeks and I would then be asking a higher price so have decided to offer the car 'as is' taking this into account.

These 330i SE autos make a powerful and smooth grand tourer, ideally suited for trips through France, Scotland, or wherever the fancy takes you. I find that driving these cars is comfortable and relaxing yet still very engaging.

If you are looking for something more rorty and sporty then go for a manual gearbox Sport model as they are a smidge quicker and have much firmer suspension.

To test drive the car - which you should do when buying any car - then as well as your driving licence you will need to bring proof that you are comprehensively insured to drive other vehicles.

This much-loved car is only being sold because we have inherited another almost identical 330i from my dad, which you may spot in some of the photographs.

If you have any questions then please email me, or contact me on the number shown.

The car is located in Redditch, Worcestershire.