Highlights

Well maintained M3 with 11 service stamps
Tidy example in carbon black with black leather
Versatile convertible with SMG gearbox
Only five registered keepers
MOT to November 2025

The Appeal

Such is the sheer drivability of the E46 M3 that it is a surprise to find a car like this bearing relatively low mileage - around 4,000 miles averaged per year - and in very smart, well preserved condition.

Finished in carbon black (Black Schwartz) metallic with matching roof and black leather interior, it wears its 21 years extremely lightly. Even the vulnerable 10 spoke alloys are well kept. The history file tells a similarly story with regular servicing to 80,000 miles and a long MOT to November 2025.

With its convertible 2+2 layout, versatile SMG ‘Tiptronic’ gearbox and luxury specification, this is a car that works as a daily driver or a weekend weapon.

The History and Paperwork

First registered December 2003
Only five registered keepers
2 keys
HPI clear
MOT to 8th November 2025 with advisories to note
Service books stamped 11 times to 80,708 miles

The Condition

Well kept Black Schwartz metallic paintwork in good order across panels
Few signs of age to car but some should be anticipated due to age
Bodywork appears straight with no reported accident damage
Black roof in good, working order with clear rear screen
10 spoke split-spoke alloy wheels in good order with light tarnishing
Fitted with Michelin quality tyres appearing to be in good order
High specification black leather interior in well preserved condition
Very original and unmodified interior including M3 mats and factory radio/cassette
Cabin fittings are well kept with some wear to oft-used areas
These include driver’s seat bolster and door pull as shown
Specification includes Harmon Kardon speakers and electric memory front seats

The Mechanics

3,426cc straight six BMW engine S54 engine developing 340bhp
6spd ‘SMG’ automatic gearbox with sequential shift options and wheel paddles
Factory tool kit as shown
Well maintained with servicing to 80,708 miles
No reported running or driving issues
Minor advisories to note on current MOT

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