Equipment

Interlagos Blue Metallic paintwork, Black 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, M steering wheel with M Track Mode setting for DSC, Special aluminium interior trim; Harman/Kardon HiFi sound system, Apple Carplay/Android Auto connectivity, Heated electric front seats with driver’s seat memory, Electric seat backrest width adjustment, Lumbar support, Electric folding door mirrors, Electric glass sunroof with sunblind, 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, Tracker, Spare key, Original velour overmats, Spare keys.

Exterior

The CS-only colour of Interlagos Blue looks stunning paired with the black interior. The quality of the paintwork is excellent; there are only few stone chips at the front end and the whole car has just benefited from a full detail and machine polish. As is common on this era of M3, some bubbling is visible on the door mirror mounts but otherwise it’s a very well presented example. Filling the arches are the original Competition Pack CSL-design alloy wheels, all in excellent kerb-free condition with 2024 Michelin PS5 tyres all round. The underside of the car has been inspected and remains in good order with no cracking issues to boot floor/subframe area.

Interior

The black M interior is very tidy throughout with little more than a few small surface marks on the Nappa leather to report. The seat bolsters remain in excellent shape with no major wear or damage and, having never been repaired or re-connolised, the upholstery is still notably soft. Under previous ownership the steering wheel was tastefully re-trimmed by Royal Steering Wheels with the correct M stitching for a subtle OEM+ finish. A closer look at the centre console shows the switchgear to be in excellent unmarked condition, and everything works as it should including the AC. Another nice touch is the discreet touchscreen multimedia system upgrade that utilizes the original head unit so the look of the dash is unchanged despite boasting Apple Carplay and Android Auto connectivity. The car is further equipped with a few nice factory options including heated front seats with electric backrest width adjustment and lumbar support, the Harman/Kardon sound system, electric folding door mirrors, and an electric glass sunroof.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION

The mechanics of the car have just been inspected and the workshop were pleased to report a clean bill of health. The engine bay presents in very good original order with no modifications or signs of accident damage. The S54 engine performs especially well with that intoxicating straight six rasp, and paired with the SMG transmission it makes for an engaging and thrilling drive.

Over and above the usual servicing requirements the car has been treated to plenty of mechanical work within the last 1,000 miles including (but not limited to) new Powerflex rear trailing arm bushes, front brake discs and pads, power steering hoses, rear anti-roll bar droplinks, front-to-rear brake pipes, front and rear brake hoses, four new Michelin PS5 tyres, and an AC condenser. The 2022 airbag recall was also completed by Sytner BMW in Sunningdale.

History File

This fantastic 2006 M3 CS is one of only 241 UK-supplied E46 M3s spec’d with the sought-after Competition Package (option code ZCP) although it’s understood that 275 RHD examples were produced in total. Equipment unique to the M3 CS included 19-inch CSL-style alloy wheels, a quicker CSL steering rack, larger cross-drilled brake rotors, a special Alcantara M steering wheel with an M Track Mode setting for the DSC, and unique aluminium interior trim. Aside from the subtly upgraded multimedia system this one has never been modified so all the CS-specific bits are still present and correct. In the hands of 8 registered keepers the car has driven 81k miles from new. It has had many thousands of pounds spent on it in the last few years and the last service was an Inspection I carried out in April 2025 at 81k miles. The service booklet is stamped with the following entries.

08/05/2006 – PDI – Benham Wolverhampton BMW

16/06/2006 at 1,081 miles – Running-in check – Benham Wolverhampton BMW

10/05/2007 at 12,289 miles – Oil service – Benham Wolverhampton BMW

27/06/2008 at 24,901 miles – Inspection I – Benham Wolverhampton BMW

28/05/2009 at 34,218 miles – Oil service – Rybrook Warwick BMW

13/10/2010 at 47,139 miles – Inspection II – Rybrook Worcester BMW

08/02/2012 at 59,856 miles – Oil service – Rybrook Worcester BMW

05/12/2012 at 66,467 miles – Inspection II – P&R BMW Specialists

06/01/2016 at 79,052 miles – Inspection I – independent

18/05/2021 at 79,714 miles – Inspection II – Grosvenor BMW Specialists

16/06/2023 at 80,702 miles – Oil service – Spartan Automotive BMW Specialists

14/04/2025 at 81,289 miles – Inspection I – Spartan Automotive BMW Specialists

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