Equipment

Topaz Blue Metallic paintwork, Grey Nappa leather upholstery, 18-inch alloy wheels, 6-speed manual transmission, Heated electric sports seats with driver’s seat memory, Seat backrest width adjustment and lumbar support, Electric glass sunroof, Front central armrest, M leather steering wheel, Rear parking sensors (PDC), Xenon headlights, Headlight washer system, Rain-sensitive wipers, Automatic air conditioning, Auto-dimming rear view mirror, BMW cassette radio, On-board Computer, Front fog lights, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Alarm system, Grey BMW overmats, Spare keys.

Exterior

Finished in attractive Topaz Blue, this 1 owner, manual M3 coupe presents very nicely indeed. After a full detail and machine polish on arrival with us the paintwork has a fantastic depth of shine. The colour is consistent all round and there are very few defects or blemishes to note. All trims, seals, and badges remain in superb condition, and the original 18-inch wheels are free from kerb marking with brand new Michelin Pilot Sport rubber at corner.

Interior

A perfect contrast to the exterior paintwork, the Grey Nappa leather looks and feels great. Defying both their years and miles, the heated electric seats present without any damage or marking to the bolsters. The upholstery is also notable supple and, having always been properly cleaned and treated, it retains an excellent texture that’s free from shine; the same is also true of the steering wheel. Pristine satin wood trim, spotless carpets, and unmarked switchgear further evidence the car’s meticulous ownership – even commonly scratched items such as the ash tray lid are perfect. With the original BMW cassette radio still in place and no aftermarket additions to detract from the factory feel, the whole interior is very well preserved.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION

Here, BMW’s lauded 3.2-litre S54 straight-six is paired with the sought-after 6-speed manual transmission. The engine is smooth, eager, and unmodified, and the gearbox still operates with a precise, positive action. In the hands of only one owner the car has driven 76k miles and is accompanied by an excellent maintenance record stamped in the original service book. The last service was completed in October 2025 and the advisory-free MOT is valid until November 2026. For additional peace of mind, a check over of the car and boot floor area have just been carried out with no stress cracks reported.

History File

Unlike most E46 M3s that have racked up numerous owners over the last 20+ years, this particular car boasts only 1 registered keeper – and being a manual coupe it’s also a very collectable spec. Included in the history folder are all the original manuals, the stamped service book, invoices and MOT records, the original order form and bill of sale, two spare keys, and the V5C registration document showing 0 former keepers. Enthusiast-owned from day one and kept faithfully original, this example stands out as a rare opportunity to acquire an unmodified, well cared for E46 M3. The car additionally boasts four new Michelin tyres so she’s ready to be driven and enjoyed.

05/11/2001 – PDI – Auer BMW

23/01/2002 at 2,277 miles – Lind BMW

15/04/2003 at 12,273 miles – Lind BMW

02/09/2004 at 23,064 miles – Lind BMW

31/08/2005 at 29,911 miles – Lind BMW

15/08/2007 at 39,203 miles – Cooper BMW

12/08/2009 at 48,694 miles – Cooper BMW

17/01/2013 at 60,792 miles – Arden BMW

15/06/2015 at 66,406 miles – Arden BMW

14/03/2017 at 69,552 miles – Arden BMW

19/02/2019 at 73,152 miles – B&M Specialists (BMW specialist)

04/02/2020 at 74,324 miles – B&M Specialists (BMW specialist)

07/01/2022 at 75,469 miles – B&M Specialists (BMW specialist)

05/07/2023 at 75,736 miles – B&M Specialists (BMW specialist)

21/10/2025 at 76,259 miles – TJ O’Neill (independent)

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