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BMW E46 M3

Mileage: 63,000 Top Speed: 155 Year: 2003 0 - 60: 5.2 MOT Expiry: June 2011 BHP: 343 Tax Expiry: October 2011 Transmission: 6 Speed Manual Exterior Colour: Estoril Blue Engine Capacity: 3246cc Interior Colour: Black Nappa Leather Engine Configuration: Straight 6

BMW E46 M3 | £Sold

Mileage: 63,000

Model History

First introduced in October 2000 the E46 M3 featured an all new 3.2L M-tuned engine. The engine had the highest specific naturally aspirated output ever made by BMW at the time producing 343bhp and 365 NM. Praised by press, the engine redlines at a high 8000 rpm and breaths its oxygen through 6 independent throttle bodies electronically operated resulting in immediate responsive from the high revving power unit.

 

Available as a couple or convertible the E46 was offered with a 6 speed manual Getrag gearbox or an optional SMG drivelogic gearbox (a standard 6 speed gearbox with an electohydraulically actuated clutch pedal) Like marmite, the SMG option was loved by some, hated by others (mainly the purists!)

Equipment

Individual model,  Satellite Navigation, Harmon Kardon stereo, 19" alloy wheels, Bluetooth preperation, Tyre pressure sensors

Exterior

Spec'd with an exclusive BMW individual colour this M3 has never had any paintwork or body repairs so is completely original and near on flawless. The Estoril blue has a deep glossy shine and is free of any scratches or parking dents. There are a couple of light stone chips to the front that have been carefully touched in and are hardly noticeable.

Interior

The interior of this car has been kept exceptionally well and still has that new car feel inside. A common problem with the E46 M3 is the finish on the interior trim starts to discolour and crack around the door handles, the current owner has had all this trim replaced at BMW. The black nappa leather is still soft and supple with hardly any wear.

Engine & Transmission

The mechanical condition of this car is exactly as it should be. BMW did the all important running in service and have continued to service the car ever since. There should be no major expense for quite a while as the last service carried out was the Inspection 2 done at 60,500 miles. It has the desirable 6 speed manual box that is a real pleasure to use.  

Wheels, Tyres & Brakes

This M3 is fitted with optional 19" polished alloys that have recently benefited from a full refurbishment so there is none of the usual lacquer peel. They are shod with the correct Michelin Pilot tyres that show minimal wear. It has recently had the disks and pads replaced at BMW.

History File

This E46 M3 was first registered in March 2003 and had the running in service carried out the following month. It has a full BMW service history and has always been serviced on time at the correct intervals. The service schedule is as follows;

 

1,479miles Running-in Check at Cotswold BMW

11,488miles Oil Service at Cotswold BMW

20,609miles Inspection 1 at Cotswold BMW

33,933miles Oil Service at Cotswold BMW

45,13miles Inspection 2 at Basingstoke BMW

53,045miles Oil Service at Barons BMW

60,527miles Inspection 2 at Barons BMW