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2002 BMW M3
3.2i SMG Euro 4 2dr
£17,995
126,200 miles
M3EXJ
Overview
Mileage
126,200 miles
Registration
2002 (02 reg)
Fuel type
Petrol
Body type
Coupe
Engine
3.2L
Gearbox
Automatic
Doors
2
Seats
5
Body colour
Blue
BMW E46 M3 SMG Coupe finished in the iconic Estoril Blue with a desirable short M3 XXX-style registration included in the sale.
The E46 M3 is widely regarded as one of BMW M's greatest cars, and finding one today that still feels special that doesn't need major structural work is becoming increasingly difficult. This M3 is structurally sound.
Owned and maintained by an enthusiast, this M3 has had the expensive and well-known E46 issues professionally dealt with properly, making it a car that can be enjoyed and driven with confidence rather than treated as a rolling to-do list.
In 2019 the car underwent a major restoration at a BMW M specialist including:
- Redish Motorsport repair of the known E46 M3 rear floor/subframe cracking - video proof upon enquiry, see photo
- Underbody rust treatment and repaint
- Preventative engine refresh including cylinder head skim
The S54 conrod bearings were also replaced by BMW under recall.
Since then the car has been carefully maintained with documented specialist and owner servicing. Recent maintenance includes a replacement alternator and 4 new tyres.
The genuine AC Schnitzer exhaust gives the car exactly the sound an E46 M3 should have deeper and more purposeful without ever being over the top. Combined with the S54 straight-six at full song, it makes every drive feel like an occasion.
The interior is in excellent condition and presents far better than most M3s, with refurbished pillars, refreshed steering wheel, clean scratch-free plastics and tidy seat bolsters with no rips or tears.
A modern Android Auto head unit fitted in 2025 brings the usability right up to date with navigation, music and connectivity, while the original BMW head unit is included for originality.
Key details:
- 2002 (52) BMW M3 Coupe
- 3.2 S54 engine
- SMG gearbox with smooth shifts and no warning lights
- 126,000 miles
- No panel rust
- HPI clear
This is not a garage queen or a neglected project car it's a properly sorted, usable E46 M3 that has clearly been loved and invested in. A car for someone who has always wanted one and wants to buy a good one.
Serious enquiries welcome.
Seller
History
Price history
| When | Price | Δ |
|---|---|---|
| 6 days ago | £17,995 | — |
Mileage history
| When | Mileage | Δ |
|---|---|---|
| 6 days ago | 126,200 | — |
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