[Andystobbs]

I have decided to sell my pride and joy,

This car left the factory as a 2.0D N47. It is now fitted with a 3.0D N57, and all the appropriate 3.0 running gear. Gearbox is manual.

It has been in this configuration for almost a year with no issues, I realise this is a massive for/against for a prospective buyer, if you think you might be interested please read on; the spec is unreal.

Spec list as standard (in no particular order):

Adaptive Xenon headlights
Heated electric sports seats with memory & lumbar support (black leather interior)
High beam assistant
Panoramic glass sunroof
Comfort Access
CIC Pro navigation
Auto lights & wipers
Extended lights package
smokers package
front and rear parking sensors
retractable front armrest
M sport vehicle
hifi sound system

Spec I have added/altered:

Removed hifi sound system, added Harman Kardon Logic 7
Removed MULF & TCU, added COMBOX
Added power folding mirrors
Added electric folding towbar
Added 6 CD changer
Added OEM reverse camera
Added DAB+ ; via replacement CIC. 2022 Europe west premium maps
Added 335 front & rear brakes & calipers painted Estoril blue
Added Active cruise control
Wireless charging shelf in place of snap in under armrest.
Added keyless access rear door handles - keyless entry now on all 4 doors
Added electric tailgate operation - please see further detail below


The milage is high at nearly 176K, but the car drives like new. I like my vehicles to be perfect and do maintain them regardless of cost, come for a test drive, you won't be dissapointed.
With that in mind, the HP fuel pump has recently given up, and has just been replaced along with all 6 injectors, the LP fuel pump, and a fuel filter.

The ENTIRE fuel system including all pipes and the tank were removed, cleaned and refitted. Genuine Bosch pump & injectors.
This cost over £2250 in parts alone.

The timing chain was replaced when the engine conversion was carried out,
the head gasket was replaced at the same time (because I snapped a glow plug - all 6 of which were also replaced)

The seatbelts don't sag and the bolsters are in very good condition.
More pictures available, and any further info you should be interested to know...

RE: engine swap,

I thought a 2.0d would be ok, but after a while I found it was boring to drive. I got it remapped, then it got boring again - I'm not even talking about driving like a hooligan, just overtaking without a lot of pre planning.

Eventually I committed to the 3.0 N57. I bought a whole donor car and swapped everything necessary over. The donor was an auto, so I had to buy a new DMF & clutch, a used 330d gearbox, a used 330d prop shaft, a used 330d rear diff, the donor rear hubs were rebuilt with new bearings and fitted, the driveshafts were also brought from the donor car.

The 3.0 DDE was sent off and virginized, then matched to the ISN of my car's original CAS. Meaning keyless entry and start is maintained, and should a new key ever be required from BMW it will work as intended.

The radiator and fan was replaced for the 3.0d version, the entire front subframe likewise, every thing is as it should be.

The VO has been altered for the 3.0 type code, all modules coded accordingly. Its as close to a perfect conversion as you can get.

Probably loads of info missed.

RE: Electric tailgate operation,

I had to make the system utilising parts from other BMW's. As such the spindle's are adapted from F31 units. I am going to sell the car with a pair of brand new standard gas struts as I think this is easier than a prospective buyer having to deal with modifying spindle drives when a failure eventually occurs.

All the electrics will be included however, and I'd be happy to go into this further with any interested party.

Price wise,
I know the car is going to be marmite with the engine change, and I know the milage is up there, but the spec is truly un-matchable.

£7500 ono.