2012 BMW M3 (E92) Coupe DCT

Highlights

• Wholly original M3 coupe
• 414bhp V8 engine
• Excellent service history
• Low mileage, low owner car
• Well-presented throughout
• Recent service
• Advisory-free MOT

Overview

The E92 M3 came along at a time when manufacturers were constantly trying to one-up one another, not only in the power stakes but also on the “how many cylinders can we realistically get away with” chart. It was a heady time and BMW played an excellent game. There was the sublime 5.0-litre V10 in the E60 M5 (and in the E63 M6) so it seemed only natural that the latest M3 should get an extra two cylinders over its predecessor. Right?

Right. And it remains the only production M3 to benefit from such an engine. All 414bhp of it. Good for a 0-60mph time of four-and-a-half seconds it certainly had the performance credentials necessary to warrant that coveted M badge on the boot. Combine all of that wonderful power with an excellent chassis as well and it still feels special today, even next to its RS and AMG rivals.

It was a huge step forward in terms of tech, too, and a trick dual-clutch automatic gearbox was now par for the course, among other enhancements. Available as saloon, coupe and convertible it's the coupe that remains truest to the original M3 brief and this particular 2012 model looks to be an excellent example.

A low mileage, low owner car it presents well in an attractive blue over tan leather interior colourway and comes to market complete with excellent and mainly marque specialist and main dealer service history. Well-maintained, recently serviced and with an advisory-free MOT the car has clearly been cherished and is reportedly driving as new with no mechanical issues.

History and documentation

• 2012 model year
• V5C present and correct
• First registered 31 Oct 2012
• In current ownership since 02 Jan 2016
• One former registered keeper (BMW Contract Hire)
• Original book pack and wallet
• Two keys
• Original BMW service book showing inspections at the following intervals:2013 @ 1,024 miles (main dealer), 2015 @ 3,843 miles (main dealer), 2016 @ 4,998 miles (specialist), 2017 @ 12,226 miles (specialist), 2018 @ 21,802 miles (specialist), 2018 @ 26,745 miles (specialist), 2020 @ 33,261 miles (specialist), 2020 @ 37,098 miles (specialist), 2021 @ 42,284 miles (specialist), 2022 @ 47,404 miles (specialist), 2023 @ 52,858 miles (specialist), 2024 @ 59,188 miles (specialist), 2025 @ 63,724 miles
• Numerous old MOT certificates
• The vendor reports that there are no invoices due to servicing being paid for through their company
• Advisory-free MOT until 29 Dec 2026
• HPI clear
• London ULEZ compliant
• 63,992 indicated miles

Interior

• The Bamboo Beige interior is in very good original condition
• Vendor reports that everything works
• Some light wear and tear to high traffic areas, including the driver's seat bolster
• No signs of any damage
• Clean and tidy with the vendor informing us that the car is professionally valeted every month
• Tan leather upholstery is in great shape overall
• Door cards and carpets present well
• Harman Kardon audio
• Boot space presents well and the factory warning triangle is present
• The engine bay is clean and tidy

Exterior

• In great shape overall
• Bodywork is free from any major damage but there are a couple of small dents and minor blemishes which are shown in the photos
• Interlagos Blue paintwork presents well across all panels
• No evidence of any corrosion
• Panel gaps appear uniform
• Windows and light lenses look to be free from any issues
• Carbon fibre roof remains in fine fettle
• Factory 19” alloy wheels are in decent condition overall and display no signs of any major kerb damage but there are some slight blemishes here and there to mention, including some flaking paint to the nearside front
• M badges missing from the offside front and nearside rear wheels
• Good Year Eagle F1 tyres all round
• The underside appears to be especially clean

Mechanical

• 414bhp, 4.0-litre V8 engine
• Seven-speed dual clutch M-DCT gearbox
• Rear-wheel drive
• 0-60mph in 4.6s
• 155mph top speed (electronically limited)
• No mechanical issues to report
• The vendor informs us that the car starts, stops and runs as new and has not been driven hard in their ten years of ownership

Summary

The BMW M3, regardless of its generation, will forever be an aspirational car and the E92 is no different. Renowned for its blistering V8 performance and super slick DCT gearbox it's definitely an all-timer and this superb original coupe presents as a usable example that has been regularly serviced, ensuring that it has plenty more to give its next rather fortunate owner

To arrange a viewing, click the 'Book Viewing' button located under the 'Place Bid' button. Viewings can be booked up until the day before the auction ends, after which the option will change to 'Contact Seller' for further enquiries. This seller is located in Chelmsford, Essex.