Description
Superbly fulfilling the role of a collectable, high specification example of a Pre-Facelift BMW E46 M3, showcasing a virtually factory fresh condition inside and out with more than evident malicious preservation and enthusiast ownership since initial purchase at ‘BMW Wheatley Hall’ in August 2002. With a current reading of a mere 78, 049 Miles, a full and complete service history is present, alongside all original owners manuals, booklets, documentation and keys included from the dealership. Professionally maintained and stored as a show piece by the current keeper and owner of a highly reputable Supercar Garage and Storage Facility since Febuary 2023, ownership has been conveyed by ‘word of mouth’ and friends throughout the only 5 previous keepers, making this one of the most genuine examples of a stunning condition and optioned BMW E46 M3 available. The Rod Bearings were replaced under Extended BMW Warranty at 30, 000 Miles, with a replacement clutch at 74, 000 Miles, also supplied and fitted by BMW themselves.
Finished in the highly Desirable ‘Carbonshwartz Metallic’, the paintwork presents in a faultless condition throughout, after a recent undergoing of a Full 3 Stage Machine Polish and Coating. Embraced by an Individual optioned ‘Anthracite Headlining’, the Interior offers an impressively high factory specification, thus including - Electric Rear Blind, Full Preparation Package For BMW Mobile Phone (Motorola), Front Seat Heating and Electric Adjustment, Front Armrest, Harmon Kardon Hi-Fi System with TV Function Double Din Stereo, Park Distance Control Sensors. Featured alongside the above, is a freshly re-trimmed steering wheel and brand new replacement shift knob and boot supplied by BMW themselves, combining with both front and rear seats, trim and accessories in outstanding condition to create a complete time warp driving experience that enthusiast so desire. All Electrics work exactly as they should, with only some minimal pixelating to the head-unit, and minimal age related scuffs to the ashtray to fault.
The 19 Inch BMW ‘LA’ Forged Wheel’s are wrapped in a set of Correct, Brand New Bridgestone Potenza Sports, an OEM replacement to the original offered Bridgestones by BMW. With the Mechanical history this E46 M3 offers, the engine alongside all other components are in outstanding condition, most recently undergoing a Pre-Sale Service of Differential Oil, Gearbox Oil, Fuel Filter, Starter Motor, Engine Oil, Oil Filter and Full Inspection at 78, 014 Miles, with previous services and intervals listed below. With a Valid, Advisory Free MOT till 31st March 2026 and an impressive online record, it is highly evident that this E46 M3 has been cherished and preserved, making for the honest and absolutely stunning example presented today.
Service Intervals :
BMW Wheatley Hall, , 184 Miles (Running in Check) - 19/ 9/ 2002
BMW Wheatley Hall, 9, 788 Miles - 29/ 01/ 2003
BMW Sewell Limited, 20, 748 Miles - 16/ 12/ 2003
BMW Sewell Limited, 30, 237 Miles - 30/ 09/ 2004
BMW Sewell Limited, 40, 392 Miles - 06/ 09/ 2005
D2Vehicles Independent, 51, 633 Miles - 25/ 09/ 2006
Hastek BMW Specialists, 63, 796 Miles - 28/ 09/ 2008
Hastek BMW Specialists, 71, 018 Miles - 15/ 09/ 2010
Hastek BMW Specialists, 74, 558 Miles - 02/ 09/ 2014
Hastek BMW Specialists, 77, 079 Miles - 01/ 08/ 2018
Shaftesbury Garage Independent, 77, 712 Miles - 11/ 07/ 2019
Shaftesbury Garage Independent, 77, 920 Miles - 13/ 10/ 2022
Precision Vehicles, 78, 008 Miles - 24/ 06/ 2024
Precision Vehicles, 78, 014 Miles - 17/ 3/ 2025
Collection from Chelmsford Essex
Delivery can be Arranged at an Additional Cost
