2001 BMW M3

FOR SALE: A fantastic example with heated seats and 49k miles from new, just serviced.

VIEWINGS WELCOME BY APPOINTMENT ONLY /// FINANCE AVAILABLE /// ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND VIDEOS ON REQUEST

EQUIPMENT

Topaz Blue Metallic paintwork, Grey Nappa leather upholstery, Electric folding soft-top in black, 18-inch M Double Spoke alloy wheels, 6-speed SMG transmission, Heated electric front sports seats, DVD Satellite navigation, Park Distance Control (PDC), BMW CD player, CD changer, Front central armrest, Automatic air conditioning, Self-dimming rear-view mirror, Multifunction M Sports steering wheel, Cruise control, Automatic Xenon lights, Rain-sensitive wipers, Headlight cleaning system, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Alarm system, White front indicator lights, Front fog lights, Tinted glass, Warning triangle, BMW toolkit, BMW carpet mats, Removable wind deflector and storage case, Spare keys.

EXTERIOR

Topaz Blue over grey, an attractive colour combo well suited to the E46 M3. This low mileage example has just been treated to a full machine polish by our in-house detailer so the paintwork looks fantastic. The body is generally excellent with no major wear or bubbling on the arches, the only negatives to report being a dusting of light frontal stone chips and one or two discreetly touched-in marks. The lights are all clear and undamaged, and the electric hood also looks to be in first-rate condition with no marks or discolouration. Filling the arches are 18-inch M double-spoke alloys shod in Pirelli tyres all round.

INTERIOR

The pale interior is a fantastic contrast against the blue, feeling bright and airy even with the roof up. Still very soft to the touch, the Nappa leather shows only the lightest of wear across the seats with an excellent shine-free texture throughout. The dash, door cards, and steering wheel are also very smart with only a few small marks to commonly scratch-prone areas such as the driver’s door pull and ash tray lid. The complementing grey carpets are well protected in the footwells by genuine BMW overmats in black, and in the boot the wind deflector is still neatly stored in the original case. Everything in the cabin works as it should including the desirable heated seat option and air conditioning that has just been re-charged.

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

The S54 is an iconic six-cylinder powerplant revving to 8,000rpm with an intoxicating rasp at higher revs. In this car it’s paired with BMW’s SMG transmission that ensures fast shifting through all six gears with a direct and consistent flow of power at all engine speeds. The mechanical condition of this E46 is excellent; the boot floor was professionally reinforced in 2023 and a full check over and service have just been completed at the current mileage of 49k. The last two services were carried out independently but all prior services were done at BMW.

HISTORY FILE

First registered in November 2001 this pre-facelift E46 M3 has driven only 49k miles. Reading through the accompanying paperwork it’s clear the car has been well maintained with all services carried out at BMW up until the last Inspection II at 48,541 miles. Other notable work carried out in 2023 included four new Pirelli PZero tyres, all new brake discs and pads, replacement of the diff input shaft seal, and reinforcement of the boot floor by MStyle in Romford. Services have been carried out at the following mileages: 1,198 – 2,990 miles – 12,860 – 27,800 – 32,018 – 37,288 – 40,555 – 43,240 – 46,922 – 48,541 – and most recently in September 2025 at 49,979 miles.

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Tel - 01420 479909

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