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£8,100 (Est: £8,000 - £10,000)

2003 BMW M3 E46 CONVERTIBLE

United Kingdom • 22 Aug 2026 • Lot 326

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 2004 BMW M3 convertible in desirable Phoenix Yellow has a 6-speed manual transmission and a claimed 126,265 miles. It features a black leather interior with premium Harman Kardon speakers and aftermarket alloys with lowered suspension.
However, potential buyers should be aware of an illuminated EML, a potentially faulty gear lever mechanism, and a history of Category D insurance write-offs in 2010 and 2016, with the current MOT having expired in May of last year.

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Condition 

3

The car has several significant issues including an illuminated EML (engine management light), a gear lever that feels like it needs a new detent spring, and past VCAR Category D insurance loss records from 2010 and 2016 indicating it was repaired after damage. The latest MoT has also expired.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

WBSBR92080PM94866

Odometer:

126,265 miles

Reg Number:

RE53 BAO

RHD/LHD:

LHD

3246cc, 6-speed manual.

This BMW (E46) M3 convertible is finished in Phoenix Yellow, and fitted with 19in aftermarket alloy wheels and a lowered suspension.

The black leather interior features cruise control, electric seats and an original stereo head unit with premium Harman Kardon speakers.

The odometer is showing 126,265 miles, and the latest MoT expired in May last year.

We do not have any maintenance history, but a few old MoT certificates and the V5C are present.

Please note the EML is on, and the gear lever feels like it requires a new detent spring, although the gears do select.

The car was recorded on VCAR as a Category D insurance loss ("damaged but repairable") in 2010 and 2016.

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£5,693

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£18,441

Median Price (Since 2020)

£115,586

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