2003 BMW M3

Equipment

Titanium Silver Metallic paintwork, Black Nappa leather, Second-generation Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG II) with Drivelogic, Electric folding soft-top in black, Removable hardtop in Titanium Silver, Heated electric front sports seats, Front armrest, Harman/Kardon HiFi sound system, Satellite navigation, Park Distance Control (PDC), Automatic air conditioning, Self-dimming rear-view mirror, Multifunction M Sports steering wheel, Automatic Xenon lights, Rain-sensitive wipers, Headlight cleaning system, Front strut brace, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Alarm system, LED adaptive rear lights, White front indicator lights, Front fog lights, Warning triangle, First aid kit, BMW toolkit, BMW carpet mats, Spare key, Hardtop stand.

Exterior

This attractive facelift M3 has clearly led a pampered life since new. The paintwork is in excellent condition with a smooth finish and a deep glossy shine throughout. Looking along both sides the car remains arrow-straight, the only real negatives to report being one or two discreet marks low down at the front end. None of the trims or rubber seals are showing any wear and all the lights are still nice and clear. The hood is immaculate and the car is further equipped with the sought-after hardtop option, perfect for those chillier morning drives.

Interior

The black Nappa upholstery shows almost no wear to the bolsters and remains feeling very soft to the touch. The dash and door cards are also in excellent condition, and the steering wheel leather retains a great texture. In the footwells the carpets are perfectly clean and protected by a set of BMW overmats. The boot area is also free from any unsightly marks or scratches where larger items have been loaded. The list of factory cost options includes heated front seats, Harman/Kardon sound system with CD changer, widescreen satnav, and SMG transmission.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION

The S54 is an iconic six-cylinder powerplant revving to 8,000rpm with an intoxicating rasp at higher revs. This M3 is equipped with BMW's Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG II) that ensures an ultra-fast shift through all six gears, providing a direct and consistent flow of power at all engine speeds. The last service was the major Inspection II carried out less than 100 miles ago by Barretts BMW in May 2024. The underside of the car has also been inspected and remains in good order, the boot floor/subframe area having been fully reinforced by a BMW specialist in 2021.

History File

This low mileage facelift M3 was first registered in March 2003. All handbooks are present in the original leather document pack and three spare remote keys are included. The last service was an Inspection II carried out at BMW in May 2024, the boot floor has been reinforced, and for additional peace of mind we have just had a full mechanical inspection carried out by our trusted local workshop. The History File is complete with a raft of maintenance invoices, MOT certificates, and the current V5C registration document showing 8 former keepers. A fantastic example of the fast-appreciating E46 M3 and a car we know well having sold it to the current owner.