Equipment

Carbon Black Metallic paintwork, Black Nappa leather upholstery, 19-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, 6-speed manual transmission, Harman/Kardon HiFi sound system, Gloss black interior trim, 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, BMW overmats, Spare keys.

Exterior

Finished in the ever-desirable Carbon Black metallic, this 2001 BMW E46 M3 coupe presents with a deep, lustrous finish that subtly shifts between rich navy hues and jet black depending on the light. The paintwork retains a strong gloss with a consistent finish across all panels, with only a handful of minor age-related chips to report. The headlight lenses are nice and clear, as are the rear light clusters, with no cracks or moisture ingress. The 19-inch wheels have been refurbished with the correct diamond-cut finish and present beautifully, shod in a matching set of Khumo tyres.

Interior

The interior of this M3 presents very well, trimmed in full Black Nappa leather throughout. The seats remain in particularly pleasing condition, with supple bolsters and only light, age-commensurate creasing. The sought-after manual gearbox provides a tactile and engaging driving experience, operating with a precise, smooth action. This car is also equipped with the desirable Harman Kardon sound system. Door cards, centre console, and trim elements all present in keeping with the rest of the cabin – clean, and well preserved.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION

At the heart of the BMW E46 M3 lies the celebrated 3.2-litre S54 inline-six engine – an iconic powerplant widely regarded as one of BMW M’s finest. This particular example benefits from a comprehensive service history, with 11 stamps recorded in the service book. Most recently, the car has undergone a full Inspection II service carried out by respected BMW specialists, Barkers Motor Works. In addition to routine servicing, several other maintenance items have been addressed; these include the replacement of rear brake pipes, renewed exhaust brackets, new wiper blades, and a recent air conditioning re-gas. The rod bearings were replaced by BMW at 58k miles, no issues have been detected with the VANOS, and the boot floor has also just been checked with no cracks found.

History File

First registered in March 2001, it was supplied to its first owner by Harry Fairbairn BMW. Included in the history folder are all the original manuals, the stamped service book, invoices and MOT records, the original bill of sale, two spare keys, and the V5C registration document showing 8 former keepers. Service intervals as follows:

20/03/2001 - PDI - Harry Fairbairn BMW

26/04/2001 at 1,737 miles - Harry Fairbairn BMW

20/11/2001 at 7,854 miles - Harry Fairbairn BMW

06/11/2002 at 18,841 miles - Sytner Chelsea BMW

02/03/2004 at 30,380 miles - Chelsea BMW

01/04/2005 at 35,075 miles - Independent

25/07/2007 at 48,912 miles - Independent

14/05/2008 at 58,327 miles - Vines Gatwick BMW

21/07/2008 at 60,964 miles - Vines of Redhill BMW

20/10/2009 at 72,825 miles - BMW specialist

03/02/2021 at 83,102 miles - BMW specialist

23/02/2026 at 85,248 miles - BMW specialist

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