2006 BMW M3 CS

Equipment

Interlagos Blue metallic paintwork, Cinnamon Nappa leather upholstery, 6-speed SMG transmission with Drivelogic, Competition Package (ZCP) including: 19-inch CSL Design alloy wheels, Reduced CSL steering ratio, Larger cross-drilled brake rotors, Alcantara M steering wheel with M Track Mode setting for DSC; Harman/Kardon HiFi sound system, Electric sports seats with driver’s seat memory, Electric seat backrest width adjustment, Lumbar support, Electric folding door mirrors, Rear parking sensors (PDC), Automatic Xenon headlights, Headlight washer system, Rain-sensitive wipers, Automatic air conditioning, Auto-dimming rear view mirror, Anthracite headlining, Front armrest, On-board Computer, Front fog lights, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Alarm system, Spare keys, Original velour overmats.

Exterior

Interlagos Blue was a CS-only paint option and on this one it’s paired with striking Cinnamon leather. Although not 100% flawless the condition of the car is very good and is much more in line with that of a lower mileage example. The paintwork is deeply glossy and presents to a great standard with no off-colour panels, the trims are first-rate, and the headlights are nice and clear. There is a dusting of stone chips and small age-related marks to evidence the car’s honesty but little else to detract from its overall impressive finish. Filling the arches are the original Competition Pack CSL design alloy wheels, all in excellent kerb-free condition with Michelin PS4 tyres all round.

Interior

The Cinnamon upholstery looks sensational against the blue paint, and much like the exterior of the car it’s in remarkably good order. Still notably soft and supple the Nappa leather seats appear to have seen only half the mileage. There is minimal wear to the driver’s bolster and the electric adjustments are all fully functional. BMWs of this vintage have a tendency to pick up a few interior scratches but in this example the plastic trims are excellent, not entirely unmarked but in very nice original condition. The Alcantara-trimmed steering wheel also retains a great feel and texture, and in the footwells you’ll find the original velour overmats.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION

The engine bay remains in very good original order with no modifications or signs of accident damage. The S54 straight six performs particularly well with that intoxicating straight six rasp and, paired with the SMG transmission, it makes for an engaging and thrilling drive. In 2019 the engine was treated to a pre-emptive rod bearing upgrade, and after a recent Inspection II service at the current mileage she’s as tight as a drum to drive. The underside of the car has also been inspected and remains in good order with no cracking issues to boot floor/subframe area.

History File

First registered in March 2006 and supplied new by Robert Stern BMW, this rare M3 CS has now driven 125k miles in the hands of 8 registered keepers. The accompanying History File comprises the original BMW document wallet with all manuals, the original service booklet, a raft of maintenance invoices, MOT certificates, a selection of tax discs, spare keys, and the current V5C. The service history is as follows:

04/04/2006 – PDI – Robert Stern BMW

25/04/2006 at 1,080 miles – Robert Stern BMW

18/08/2006 at 6,290 miles – Robert Stern BMW

13/01/2007 at 11,660 miles – Robert Stern BMW

22/05/2008 at 23,587 miles – Sandal Motors (Bayern) Ltd. BMW

23/02/2009 at 31,700 miles – Sandal Motors (Bayern) Ltd. BMW

28/09/2009 at 50,661 miles – Sandal Motors (Bayern) Ltd. BMW

08/03/2011 at 63,344 miles – Scotthall Leeds BMW

12/10/2012 at 76,234 miles – Astle BMW

25/07/2013 at 90,069 miles – Knights North Staffordshire BMW

02/10/2014 at 103,063 miles – Specialist Cars BMW

26/07/2016 at 115,748 miles – Lloyd BMW

18/01/2019 at 122,000 miles – Munich Power BMW specialist – rod bearings, etc.

08/08/2020 at 123,147 miles – Independent

23/03/2021 at 124,497 miles – Ultimate Velocity BMW specialist

03/09/2024 at 125,636 miles – Independent – Inspection II service