Make: BMW
Model: 330d Sport Saloon
Colour: Estoril Blue Metallic
Year: 2004 (54)
Engine size: 2993cc (204bhp model)
Fuel type: Diesel
Transmission: 6 speed manual
Mileage: 75,000
MOT: End of September 2012
Tax: End of February 2013
Price: £6450 ono
Location: Kirkcaldy
September 2004 (54 plate) BMW 330d Sport Saloon 6speed manual (204bhp).
This is the more powerful version of the 3.0 diesel with 204bhp and the rare and desirable 6-speed manual gearbox.
I have owned this car for the last five years and it only had one owner previous to me. It has covered just over 75,000 miles with a full BMW service history.
The engine and gearbox combination gives a fantastic blend of performance and economy with enough performance to see off most hot hatches but still returning a genuine 39mpg over the 53k miles in my ownership.
It’s taxed until the end of February 2013 and MOT is due to expire at the end of September 2012 but I can put a full new MOT on if required.
The alloys were refurbished a couple of years ago and are in near-mint condition and are fitted with four Falken 452 tyres (highly recommended on BMW owners forums) which have covered less than 3k miles.
The previous service was an inspection II which means the next one (which isn’t due for nearly 15k miles) will be the relatively cheap oil service.
I have also fitted new front brake discs and pads, a new front calliper and new rear brake shoes in the last 300 miles.
All this should mean that the new owner will not need to spend any money on routine maintenance for a long while.
Standard specification for the 330d Sport includes the following;
204bhp 3.0litre six-cylinder diesel engine with 6 speed manual gearbox.
18inch MVII alloy wheels
M aerodynamic bodystyling (front and rear bumpers, side-skirts and boot-lip spoiler)
M Sports suspension
M Leather steering wheel (with controls for ‘phone, stereo and cruise)
Sports seats
Electric windows (x4) and heated electric mirrors
Auto-dimming interior mirror
Automatic headlights and windscreen wipers
Cruise control
Trip computer
Rear parking sensors
Automatic digital climate control
BMW Business Radio with single CD head unit and boot-mounted 6-disc changer.
Headlamp washers
Anthracite headlining
Black Alu-cube interior trim
High-gloss shadowline exterior trim.
In addition this car also features the following options;
Individual series Estoril Blue metallic paint
Full grey Montana leather upholstery
Bluetooth telephone prep (leave your ‘phone in your pocket and it automatically connects to the car when you get in. Make and receive calls via the steering wheel buttons and view names/numbers on the radio display)
This is a completely standard car which has never been modified.
It has no outstanding finance and has never been in an accident.
Both memory keys are present, as are all manuals and the service booklet which shows the service history as follows;
26th Aug ‘04- 0miles- Grassicks BMW Perth- Pre-delivery check
29th June ’07- 17,088miles- Grassicks BMW Perth- Oil Service and brake fluid change
29th October ’08- 34,903miles- Grassicks BMW Perth- Inspection 1 service
9th June ’09- 42,725miles- Grassicks BMW Perth- Brake Fluid change
4th June ’10- 53,144miles- Grassicks BMW Perth- Oil Service
22nd June ’11- 64,662miles- Grassicks BMW Perth- Brake Fluid change
21st March ’12- 71,868miles- Grassicks BMW Perth- Inspection II service
As can be seen all service work has been carried out by Grassicks BMW in Perth who are, in my experience, by far the best BMW main dealer in east central Scotland.
There are no knocks, rattles, thumps or squeaks when driving this car and it drives more like a car with 7k miles.
The only slight negative points I can think of are;
One of the front alloys has a slight kerb mark on the rim and the other has a chip on a spoke (see pics)
The front of the car has a few stone chips but no more than you would expect from a car of this age and milage.
This is an excellent example in a fantastic colour combination and you will struggle to find a better looked after 330d Sport.
I am a keen detailer and the car has always been washed regularly using the best techniques and products, it is waxed regularly and machine polished when required.
I also have a set of genuine 17inch BMW alloys which are fitted with winter tyres. These are available by separate negotiation.
The car is located in Kirkcaldy, and I also work in Edinburgh so it could potentially be viewed there.
This car is definitely worth travelling to see!
Winter wheels;
The private plate has been removed and I have the new V5 so the car is ready to drive away.
Any questions please don't hesitate to contact me via PM, or call me on 078one6 Double-8 5814.
Price is £6,450 o.n.o