REPAIRING AN ABANDONED DVLA SEIZED BMW 330 SPORT

Repairing a BMW sport convertible that was abandoned outside Copart and seized by the DVLA for no tax/ins etc. Can we earn a profit or will it be a fail? #seized #abandoned #automobile #dvla #copart #mechanic #repair #repairing #youtube #bmw #beemer #msport #e46 #convertible #bargain #fail
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[@geddonmeansome9834]

I'm a bemmer guy and I agree, these are a timeless design and still look modern

[@bizling]

I was given a pre-LCI E46 330i saloon SE at 99k miles, lovely inside, currently dormant but soon to be moving. Thanks for showing the details with the coolant system.👍

[@stephenpeek-o5h]

Rob, you should always change your tyres in pairs at least in my opinion, I appreciate the cost involved but I always change a matched pair. Love the videos.

[@johnpritchard2772]

Hello both, very interesting to watch the cooling system being sorted out. How honest you are mentioning that the flywheel is faulty. A great "project" for someone, as you have done the majority of the work required to put it legally on the road. Best wishes from Lincolnshire.

[@stephenricketts7764]

That is a great bit of kit for filling the water system, a must have for working on cars now. I think you have put a fair price on the car with its chequered history on the mileage. Well done Rob for your work on this car and I agree it still looks nice for a 20 year old motor. Thanks for doing a series on this even though it was short it was still interesting. Thanks Rob and Chris for all your videos. 👍👍

[@seanpaul3050]

Vacuum filling puts a lot of strain on old coolant hoses and other parts such as the heater matrix. Personally i wouldn't do it on a 20 year old car. No need to do it on an E46 anyway, if you know what you are doing.

[@HowardLeVert]

Considering I paid £1,000 for a "spares or repair" Toyota Yaris of the same age that has been a piece of s**t from day one (and has failed yet again - the heater matrix has now blown), someone is going to get an absolute bargain with this car, even if it does need a DMF. Enjoyed the video, thanks again for my regular Sunday entertainment!

[@Ro32da72]

The older they get, the better an E46 looks. Timeless 👍 An interesting little series this, these are the kind of jobs needed on cars of this age.

[@rhydtuned]

Loved my 2001 330i touring manual, sold it on with 178k on it. Did everything to that M54 engine myself, full dual Vanos rebuild, Disa rebuild, PCV, thermostat, header tank, oil level sender. Mine had that dual mass chatter occasionally, did 40k didn't get worse. Great engine 👍

[@ged3680]

Good morning Rob and Chris, the car looks really nice and will be a nice buy for someone. You are leaving a bit of profit for the next man if it’s sold on. Thank you for taking the time to upload another video. Cheers Ged.

[@JacobRusty-Clogg]

Tbh you don't need to go through all the rigmarole if vac filling on these engines. Put fan on min, temp on full to open the heater matrix ports and start the little electric heater circuit pump, crack the bleed screw then full it up until you see no bubbles come out then close bleed screw job done. Matter of fact thats the BMW instructions for it.

[@Hamburg65]

Brings back memories, I had an Orient Blue manual 330 Ci convertible new back in 2003.

[@thekurgan3688]

Those M54 engines are brilliant. Got a little Sport Editon Compact with the 2.5 straight six, got the uber rare aerodynamic body package on it and it’s all in pistachio green. Only time it broke down on me was when the alternator went. Nearly 150k on the clock, 0-60 in 6.5 seconds and the engine voted best engine in the world 2 year in a row. Fantastic little car for 22 year old.

[@grahamfoster7336]

Great video Rob, really enjoyed it isnt it a bit dodgy pressure washing under the bonnet ? Not a criticism but a genuine ask. Didn't know if it could affect the electrics?

[@tipyourtakeawaydriverengla1036]

still one of the nicest looking cars imo , £1550 is a bargain

[@marciabaldwin2506]

Greetings, Rob and Chris. Great video, guys. cheap motor absolutely love your transparency thats what makes you one of the best channels on KZbin well done guy's great work as always ❤

[@williamdonly7966]

Well done Rob on finishing the fantastic beemer , will be a fantastic peice of history when it's finished!! Fantastic video as always .

[@markbennett6658]

Apart from the obvious big discrepancy on the mileage I’d say the rest of it isn’t that suspicious. At nearly 20 years old it’s become more of a toy for infrequent summer sunny days than a work horse so 1000 miles a year is what you might expect?

[@davidwood4271]

Another fantastic video well done Rob and Chris 👍❤️

[@scotty197878]

Rob & his petrol can ⛽️ 😂 “You can’t park there!”

[@9N3]

Make sure the front end up is high as you can let the bleed screw open when it’s running and give the hoses a squeeze keep filling till there’s a steady stream coming out then once you’ve got that pop cap on and pray the stat will open. It’s quite a nice process I feel like

[@dietersmythe9649]

Hey Rob, how do manage to dress like you are off to play tennis and never get dirty?! Thanks for another great video,

[@sruk]

I’m rotten just look clean

[@adam.677]

Rob is Mike brewer and chris is Edd 😂

[@robertbradley6866]

Every girl crazy for a sharp dressed man.

[@SSices]

@@adam.677😂😂 I was going to say the same

[@philipstephens1825]

I was thinking about that lol.

[@peadargill7565]

This era of Beemers were riddled with cooling system problems.

[@keithchenery7748]

Such a great network of knowledgeable people who know these cars from past experience.

[@johnpells5992]

Great series, very cheap , nice car few bits to do but you could get it mint no problem 👍👍

[@marksmithard7801]

Timeless those cars particularly in silver with blue hoods. Cheap car that. Worth buying and having the work,done. After a couple of years you’d get your money back on it for someone. Great video,as ever

[@anthonybrowne4022]

Great job done Rob as always someone will be happy with the car it’s a little gem 👏🏻👏🏻

[@TheConsettcowboy]

Rob if thats an E46 engine please please please either yourself or Chris take a look at the oil pump nut it can wind its way loose at high rpms and can destroy the engine. The best way is to drill a hole through the side of the nut and wire tie it to the pulley.

[@stevenjones19-m8i]

Hello Rob and Chris, another good video,a few things needed doing on the BMW,for £1550 its a good price and still drives.

[@Leehuss5582]

I had a 318i E46 2001 in Black...this cars are timeless in design...i still love a E46 M3

[@pauldavies6037]

Another great job Rob E46 convertibles all should be saved they are SO nice

[@kevinisaac9139]

Like I said you lads are really honest and up front great video 👍

[@paulriggers1558]

good, honest repair on a slightly iffy car, but well worth 1500 quid very enjoyable vid, i just wish i'd seen you walking back with that petrol can...

[@markswift1477]

Great classic for someone, new flywheel will still be a cheap car. always love your honesty boys well done.

[@Me-zo8yc]

I don't know why a smooth as silk engine like that needs a DMF, thought they were for diesels mostly

[@wingit7335]

Glad you got it sorted mate. I love that car. I used to have one. Great video. Thanks.

[@superloopy24v]

I only did about 450miles in my nice car last year, because I usually commute on a scooter and a year ago I bought a little panda to avoid racking up mileage and parking where people keep hitting it. Would probably create the same impression going forward as the mileage on your BMW but there's a reason for mine so could be similar for yours.

[@ProdigyPlantHire]

The E46 is a nightmare. Coolant leaks are common, plastic and rubbers go. Rocker cover gaskets go for a past time, wheel speed sensors or ABS pump, The alloy wheels will be cracked, MV2s are well known for it. Made form chocolate. Them engines burn oil badly as well. BMW say 1000 miles to a litre is fine which is mad. Most burn more than that. Nice looking car but very fragile very early into their lives. I am still watching the video so I might have spoken to soon. Good video gents

[@damo336]

Great Video, lovely motor, keep them coming lads 🇮🇪 🇮🇪.

[@martin54123]

Honest and to the point, can't ask for more! great video as always.👍👍👍

[@Eoinc773]

Lovely jubbly, Chris can we please get a project update ? Update on motors and your site 👍🏻 thanks

[@Phil.Oakley]

My old focus had the ecu, clocks and fuse box changed as all interlinked to the immobiliser when my ecu was knackered and that meant my mileage on it went from 84k down to 71k as that was on the new clocks. Maybe this is what happened?

[@raymondpearce5245]

Great video Rob and Chris

[@P.TandCars]

Rob I've never seen an 3.0i without the tank blowing. Good save ✌️

[@AaronC684]

The mileage where it barely increased could be from someone having it as a second car and only using it occasionally in the summer. I only drive about 400 miles a month normally, so as a second car, I could see me only driving 1000 miles or less a year in it if only used on a sunny day. As for the fuel gauge, Auto Alex had the same issue with his 330i touring called Barney and he run out of fuel loads.. From him breaking down and others commenting, it seems to be a common issue that 1/4 of a tank is actually empty. 🙈🤣

[@tedse21]

I have an e46, two e32s and an e39. The e46 is by far my favourite. I’ve had two and they are wonderful little cars.

[@frankjames7247]

What a price, but an honest one, well done guys great video.

[@barrytillman2818]

I bought Z4 with faulty AC the guy was quoted £500 8 years ago to repair it 😱he had the battery replace before I bought the car, I disconnected the battery to do some work on it when I reconnected the battery as if by magic the AC worked 👍👏 it’s called a dirty start due to lack of voltage / amps upsets all the onboard computers

[@HPzFreelance]

❤ the honesty upfront. E46 are great cars. 330i manual can't go wrong. M54 is the Pinacle of great engines they built, all downhill after that as a reliable daily workhorse.

[@kinross24]

On the mileage issues won’t your car obd reader show the actual mileage that’s stored in the ecu?

[@rthomasbox]

Love my e46 m3 convertible had it for an about a year. Well known for header tank issues anything to do with the coolant system needs changing.

[@torquesteer2657]

Lovely car! They all tend to chatter a little bit with dual mass. Hopefully still got plenty of miles left in it

[@dave6445]

Looking at the mileage discrepancy , it could or does look like an input error, which we know can happen. To me it should have read 90 and not 70, I have myself been accused of writing 70 and not 90. It just the way someones read it, like a mot station, entering the wrong number! But again another ready for the door. Great work as usual from Rob, and Chris for crunching the numbers! 😀

[@mrmitch4599]

👏👏👏Brilliant accomplishment to you and your team! 👌Well done!👏👏🍾

[@bryanadams4436]

Cracking podcast as usual Lads I used gorrila tape on my sound deadening on my rrs after I steam cleaned it it came lose

[@karter5351]

Well done on a 'proper fix' there Rob, Cable Ties on the bonnet pad, many would have used Gaffer Tape. Top job on the header tank and hose

[@terryramsey1470]

Interesting video 📹 as usual fellas totally agree with you rob these will be a future classic 20 years old and still looks the dogs 🐕 😀 take care fellas and stay lucky and healthy looking forward to Wednesday's video 📹 already 😊❤

[@philtucker1224]

They certainly are beautiful cars Rob, Ive always liked them and if you think about it, a new BMW cabrio of that spec must be 50k plus! so a bit of a no- brainer for someone!

[@philleggitt3005]

My work van does circa 3000mls PA....Car does about 7000mls PA...Your BMW does later milage being low correlate with a change of owner who used as a summer fun car...

[@mintsauce101]

Dent on the O/S rear wing? I’m sure Chris could work his magic on that👍

[@rj.reliable]

Rob when you first got this car i thought it may have a missfire or oil leak forgot my ownership days of many e46s offcourse header tank 😉

[@thejackofalltravels8267]

Love this car. Had one like it in a shop I worked in with 500k on the clock with no cheating. Norbert the resident BMW man would call the owners to bring it in in their 80s. Thanks so much for sharing Gentlemen. Do you know why I have to jump through hoops to comment. I hope I haven’t broken the community rules.

[@johnelbro127]

Great buy great car, a classic. 👍👍👍👍

[@XxH3llC4TxX]

Another brilliant video. Great looking car well done lads

[@peterdale7896]

Lovely car that BMW. There will be a lot of interest I am sure. Well done boys.

[@eltonpage4312]

Loved the refill of the coolant great piece of equipment Chris how was it done old school 👍

[@silverback7170]

I'm not a beemer man myself, however, as you say it's a decent car, despite it now coming into autumn, so limited on having the top down until next summer! 👍

[@andyspencer1010]

The sound of that 3.0 ltr though 👌👌👌 another cheap motor going out the door

[@peterhall6177]

Had you had a tidy up in the yard where's the old disco and ha top video 👍

[@stivowen5710]

The HA, is it a van? Where is it mate?

[@zeeblats]

One of my cars hasn't done 10,000 miles in 7 years.

[@manzdoingbits766]

Where the roll back is could just be it had clocks changed I've seen a few of these with bad instrument clusters

[@nigelheasman6356]

Great video guys, lovely fun car for someone to buy and maybe do some more work on for under 2k which lets be honest these days is nothing. Otherwise it gets scrapped and what a waste of another totally useable car. I wonder if the next generation will learn these ways and skills you need to keep these cars on the road, plus the satisfaction of doing the work yourself and the enjoyment you get from it.👋

[@michaelhynds8035]

Great work as always gentlemen, well done and thank you for sharing.

[@SJR313]

Love a cheeky cheapie car once in a while, great value 👍

[@Craig-c5e]

I wouldn’t worry about the mileage discrepancies rob! The dash pods are known for going bad so second hand pods where probably fitted so the mileage from the donor car stays on them!! 😊

[@stevenlawson6140]

It's funny how the donor car never seems to have a higher mileage, though.

[@michaeltempsch5282]

​​@@stevenlawson6140Best bet for a unit that'll continue working for a while would be a newer, thus likely Lower mileage, from a car that died early. Surprises me that the mileage isn't stored in multiple modules and auto updated to the highest present when a new module is attached. Maybe too old for that? Exit - just heard it's 20 years - the Pug 206's from 20 years ago did the multiple modules storage and update to highest...

[@Craig-c5e]

@@stevenlawson6140 That’s because you find one that’s close to your own mileage, I have changed these dash pods before because the digital display dies! There are plenty in the scrap yards and you can usually find the mileage from the donor car, I tried to find mileage close to mine, I wouldn’t fit one that’s higher than my cars done!!

[@Craig-c5e]

@@michaeltempsch5282 mileage stays on the clocks not the car!

[@thomasshepard6030]

Typical bloody BMW plastic parts my 18 year old E60 2.5i is the same if you look at the plastic the wrong way they break but i would not part with it the engine runs like a Swiss watch as you say i also had a leak that i could not find and it was the header tank it had a tiny crack underneath changed it problem solved keep the videos coming fantastic

[@boydovens4180]

An honest price , From a pair of Honest guys .

[@MrStraightGangsta]

I had exactly the same car up until a few years ago and I still miss it

[@WillThePlank]

So Rob, regarding the milage there is a way you can tell if it’s been messed with if your diagnostics gear can read milage from multiple modules in the car. I think on this era of BMW the milage is stored in the light control module, the ECU and the instrument cluster. If it’s been clocked properly they would have to have been all adjusted to the same milage otherwise it throws on the milage tamper light in the instrument cluster (little dot next to the milage from memory) But looking at the video it would appear that either all the modules have been coded to match, or that the EEPROM of the cluster has been altered to turn that dot off! If your gear can’t do it then find someone with a copy of INPA as that will be able to.

[@sruk]

I know it’s been messed with it went from 80 odd to 70 odd

[@WillThePlank]

@@sruk yes Rob, absolutely agree with you that it has! Just a way to check it out and you may even find the original milage on one of the other modules :)

[@stivowen5710]

Does it really matter on a car like that? It’s never going to be a show queen, it’s a really nice daily though. Or is that not the case?

[@WillThePlank]

@@stivowen5710more out of curiosity for most people, at this price point and age I certainly wouldn’t care in the slightest and it makes a fun story. If it was an M car or an Alpina then people probably would, however on an old convertible not so much. Besides, this is the era of BMW where they went on FOREVER! My brothers 325i had 232k on the clock before he got rid of it and the engine and gearbox were still spot on.

[@leedstown]

Most clickers do all the modules including the gearbox and air bag sensors

[@trekshogun]

Honestly always the way to go ,And you guys always are ! Wont have any problem selling it 👍

[@peterarries7879]

Nice proper old car, no worries getting that shifted

[@roypowell3450]

A lovely purchase for the money, a nice cheap classic...Cheers guys.

[@wayne1243]

Lovely motor Rob top job 👊👊

[@dwhizz89]

I commented on the first video I’ve been waiting for this video to come out ! I neeed this car so bad ! Been looking for one for the longest time ! Got the cash in the drawer waiting ! Turning notifications on insta right now 😂

[@danielscitt4486]

Well done rob and Chris looking forward to seeing next video

[@cornwallkid100]

Lovely little car good runner

[@grahamepigney8565]

All BMWs should run at the half way mark on the temperature gauge. Plastic coolant parts, including the header tank, are well known for cracking and leaking. Over 20 years plastic starts to split and leak, sort of inevitable. Anybody who knows BMWs will know this. Expensive cars to maintain if you take short cuts and don't what you are doing. Plenty of blog/forum articles that will stop you wasting £s and hours.

[@keithchenery7748]

It's been a hose too long...😂

[@lewis72]

An '04 BMW with a temperature gauge ?? Wow. Top engine though, the M54B30.

[@allanransby7119]

I just knew it: That car turned out to be a head turner. The Germans can indeed make some proper cars and engines. One of our neighbours resently got a BMW v8 diesel and it sounds almost like a truck. Goosebumps! What a sound. Lucky guy or girl who purchases that lovely BMW of yours. They just live up to the name "Driving machine".

[@SeanByrne-vo1kf]

I know you can't list all the tools you use but when you do - would it be possible to list the name of it or provide a link, you guys may benefit from setting up an Amazon shop with affiliate links, The vacuum kit looks the business had a quick search but not found like the one you have .

[@Jordan-og7nc]

Available on amazon

[@SeanByrne-vo1kf]

@@Jordan-og7nc Ta

[@brianwhelan9425]

That's a bargain and a lovely classic car well done someone is going to be very happy

[@Me-zo8yc]

Wasn't long after this that BMW lost the plot with styling. Agree how ageless this looks, very clean design. The new ones look vile.

[@AI-Records24]

In your opinion obviously 😅

[@Me-zo8yc]

@@AI-Records24 Yes, just my opinion - I am not in BMWs target demographic for a rolling radiator grille covered in badges

[@AI-Records24]

@@Me-zo8yc i did laugh at that I won’t lie

[@Me-zo8yc]

@@AI-Records24 🍻

[@geneva760]

CHEERS from AUSTRALIA

[@brianmckenna3440]

Great video Chris and Rob winner Winner chicken dinner

[@DaveGreeneramblingcarpenter]

Excellent price for that car, possibly the best looking 3series, The flywheel wouldn't bother me, probably be fine for 000's of miles,👏

[@SA-zoom1]

They have really good engines but seem to have coolant issues with rads, hoses etc and really common for the expansion tanks and header tanks cracking.

[@Antonymorris1.6]

Great job Rob great price

[@adrianmcardle1093]

CRUNCH NUMBERS + shoe 👞 leather 😆 🤣

[@leedstown]

Them e46 used to go through a lot of speed sensors

[@bastogne315]

Rob get a tyre machine...love em ❤❤

[@alextripp1230]

Hi Rob and Chris, interesting video, may have a dodgy past and possibly need a flywheel, still a decent cheap car definitely. Will sell easily. Alex.