2008 BMW M3

BMW E93 M3 (Silverstone II Metallic)

Presented in lovely condition, this BMW E93 M3 is a superb example of the high-revving S65 V8 convertible. Registered on 29 April 2008, the vehicle has covered 107,733 miles and is will be sold on registration SB08FFJ (formerly C9 MSO). It has a clear HPI history (verified May 2025) and comes with 2 keys/fobs. With only 4 owners from new (including the original BMW demonstrator and one owner who held the car for 15 years), this M3 has been meticulously maintained regardless of cost, boasting a total maintenance and enhancement spend of £17,018. The car recently passed its MOT on 19 February 2026 with no advisories. This is a rare opportunity to own a high-specification E93 M3 that has had common faults addressed with full transparency on spending and maintenance. The car drives with no issues, no leaks, bangs, knocks, with the gearbox changes seamlessly, the F80 steering wheel supports all steering wheels buttons including the “M” button. The roof works perfect and can be opened and closed with the fobs. The car can be sold with the original M3 19 alloys and steering wheel if preferred by the buyer. Body work is extremely god for the age of cars and turns many heads as well as generating positive conversations.

Vehicle Overview

Colour: Silverstone II Metallic

Interior: Alum. Shadow longitudinal grain trim

Engine: 4.0L V8 (S65)

Transmission: M Twin-Clutch (DCT) with Drivelogic

Owners: 3 Previous (Current owner is 4th)

Total Cost New: £70,020 (Including £8,820 in options)

MOT History (Recent)

19 Feb 2026: 107,733 miles – Pass (No advisories)

24 Feb 2025: 102,948 miles – Pass (No advisories)

17 April 2024: 102,080 miles – Pass (No advisories)

22 May 2023: 99,414 miles – Pass (No advisories)

25 May 2022: 93,199 miles – Pass (No advisories)

Factory Options & Features

S2MK: M Twin-clutch transmission with Drivelogic (£2,590)

S223: Electronic Damper Control (EDC) (£1,295)

S2MT: BMW LA wheel, M double spoke 220 (£1,265)

S677: HiFi System Professional DSP (£820)

S633: Business mobile phone preparation (£535)

S322: Comfort access system (£430)

S760: High gloss shadow line (£350)

S4UT: Through load opening with transport bag (£315)

S508: Park Distance Control (PDC) (£285)

S494: Seat heating driver/passenger (£260)

S4MX: Interior trim strips, Alum. Shadow (£250)

S387: Wind deflector (£220)

S6FL: USB/audio interface (£205)

Major Preventative Maintenance & Recent Upgrades

This vehicle has had some of the common "M-Car" preventative maintenance addressed:

Rod Bearings & Engine Mounts: Replaced Feb 2024 at 101,865 miles (£1,999).

Throttle Actuators: Both banks replaced with lifetime guarantee (£650 in 2024; previously replaced in 2015/16 for £2,200).

Roof System: Full pump replacement (Jan 2024 - £1,200) and previous hydraulic pump work (2008 - £977).

Chassis: Rear subframe refurbished and bushes replaced (March 2022 - £1,020).

Cosmetics: Full original alloy refurbishment (£540) and significant bodywork to remove stone chips/scuffs (£820 in 2024, £1,510 in 2025).

Enhancement’s: F80 flat-bottom steering wheel (£429), GTS Gearbox reflash (£150), Modstock 1.75 backbox mod, 19” VMR V703 alloys (£700), Halo led bulbs and wheel spacers (£70).