2001 BMW M3 (E46)

Highlights

Comprehensive history file and fully documented service history
Recent full respray with new front wings and paint refresh in 2022
Over £17,000 spent on maintenance and updates in the last 5 years
Upgraded Brembo front calipers and Geoff Steel CSL Style air box
Upgraded Rebuilt Vanos at 103,000 miles / November 2023
Subframe Reinforced with Redish Reinforcement plate kit
Engine refresh at 96000 miles
New MOT until August 2025

The Appeal

There aren't many cars that everybody seems to agree upon - but the E46 M3 Coupe is certainly close. The E46 platform is prized as one of the best out there, with impeccable performance, handling, and day-to-day usability crammed into a highly attractive package. When compared to its predecessor - the already much-loved E36 - the new E46 'M' had a more powerful engine, sleeker lines, and more advanced technology.

This M3 has been cherished by a BMW enthusiast who has owned over 20 M3s, indicating a deep appreciation and understanding of the model. Naturally, as a result, the car has been cherished and subject to some impressive upgrades, leading to an already superb car driving even better than it did leaving the factory.

Over the last 5 years, over £17,000 has been spent on the car's upkeep, servicing and upgrades - ranging from a respray, new front wings and a Vanos Rebuild to the likes of Brembo calipers and a Geoff Steel CSL Style air box. Now the owner is offering the lucky buyer an opportunity to take on this truly superb sports car, with an MOT valid until August 2025.

It's not often a truly superb opportunity like this one comes along - so it's the perfect time to take advantage!

History and Paperwork

Registered April 2001.
The DVLA has recorded 9 previous keepers
Owner is a BMW enthusiast who has owned over 20 M3s; this is their favourite
Car has been well looked after with no expense spared on maintenance and improvements
Full folder of all receipts for the car's history
Over £6,000 spent on maintenance since 2012 before current ownership
Replacement engine in December 2019 at 96,000 miles
Over £15,000 spent on maintenance and updates in the last 5 years
Comprehensive history file and fully documented service history
MOT till December 2024 but the car will have MOT until August 2025
Currently indicates 105,742 miles
New MOT until August 2025
Plate is being retained and it will be on an a age related plate

The Condition

Car was fully resprayed with new front wings in 2022
Car was also treated to new badges, window trims, front grill, wing vents, fog lamps, and headlamp covers
Everything is still in fine fettle
Only has a few imperfections, as can be seen in the photos
CSL style alloys are in good order
Michelin Pilot tyres all-round, with new ones to the rear
Car has been fully undersealed and treated to yearly Lanoguard protection
Some signs of use on the seat, consistent with the car's mileage
Interior is very clean with some marks on the door cards from seat belts
Seats have been leather cleaned and fed
Old OEM CD player available if desired
Car has auto-rain sensors and reversing sensors
Android touchscreen head unit with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, reversing camera, and USB interface, works with BMW steering wheel controls
Interior refresh with seats cleaned and leather treated, new A, B, and C pillar trim
New rear heated screen

The Mechanics

3.2L S54B32 I6 powerplant
Manual transmission with 6 gears
Upgraded Brembo front calipers (4 pots) and 345MM BMW CSL discs
HEL braided lines all around
Engine was refurbished at 96,000 miles
Throttle actuator replaced with new OEM BMW unit
Cam sensors and TPS sensors replaced
Recent Battery
All suspension refreshed - Eibach springs, new BMW shocks and top mounts all around, new front anti-roll bar with Powerflex ARB bushes front and rear, and drop links all around
Rear calipers refurbished with new discs and pads
Rear subframe repaired and reinforced with Redish strengthening plates and Powerflex subframe bushes
Geoff Steel CSL Style air box, IAT, and Alpha N tune
The vendor has been intensely satisfied with the car - having owned 20, this is his favourite
We understand the car to be driving beautifully
We've no reports of any mechanical issues throughout
Upgraded Rebuilt Vanos at 103,000 miles / November 2023
MOT valid until December 2024 with no advisories

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