£16,080
2003 BMW (E46) M3 Convertible
United Kingdom • 6 Nov 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 2003 BMW M3 Convertible is finished in Oxford Green over Cinnamon and features a remapped 3.2-liter inline-six. It has had eight former keepers and shows 77,105 miles. Noted imperfections include cosmetic blemishes and kerbed alloys.
Condition
6
The car presents well with a recent service and an interior retrim. However, there are several cosmetic imperfections noted by the seller, including marks on the wheel arches and door handle, kerbing on the alloys, and stone chips. These issues prevent it from achieving a higher rating.
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77,105 miles
LB52 FZY
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RHD
KEY FACTS This E46-generation BMW M3 is a renowned open-top performance car, finished in a particularly attractive and lesser-seen Oxford Green over Cinnamon colour scheme.
It is powered by a naturally aspirated 3.2-litre ‘S54’ inline-six, which has been remapped by KR Motorsport, and now sends approximately 366bhp to the rear wheels via a six-speed ‘SMG’ automated manual transmission with paddle shift.
First registered in January 2003, this M3 has had eight former keepers, and the seller notes that it is one of only 21 UK-market convertibles specified in Oxford Green.
The odometer shows 77,105 miles from new.
EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES This M3 is finished in the lesser-seen hue of Oxford Green with a black convertible soft top, over a Cinnamon leather-trimmed interior, punctuated by gloss black trim inlays.
It rides on 19-inch ‘Style 67M’ diamond-cut alloy wheels, which are fitted with mixed tyres.
Equipment includes reversing sensors, electrically adjustable front sport seats with ...
Points of note
£2,420
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£18,441
Median Price (Since 2020)
£115,586
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Sales
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Jun 04 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
78,181 miles
Registration Date
2003-01-17
MOT History
Passed
On Jun 05 2025 with 78,181 miles
Passed
On May 07 2024 with 77,001 miles
Failed
On May 07 2024 with 77,000 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Major:
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Passed
On May 05 2023 with 75,175 miles
Passed
On May 13 2022 with 73,459 miles
Failed
On Apr 11 2022 with 73,446 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Passed
On Mar 11 2020 with 72,439 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Minor:
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Passed
On Aug 01 2018 with 70,785 miles
Passed
On Jul 31 2017 with 70,538 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- nearside and offside rear tyres have 3mm tread
Failed
On Jul 25 2017 with 70,411 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory:
- nearside and offside rear tyres have 3mm tread
Passed
On Jul 29 2016 with 69,329 miles
Passed
On Jul 10 2015 with 66,930 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Entered:
- fuel cap seal small cracks
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- front tyres cracks in road face change soon
- front tyres wear edges
- clamp for rear ex box broken
Failed
On Jul 10 2015 with 66,930 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Entered:
- fuel cap seal small cracks
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- front tyres cracks in road face change soon
- front tyres wear edges
- clamp for rear ex box broken
- bonnet safety catch seized (fixed)
Passed
On Aug 01 2014 with 61,940 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- fuel cap seal deteiroated
- front tyres wear edges
Failed
On Jul 30 2014 with 61,925 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)
User Entered:
- fuel cap seal deteiroated
- front discs bad pitting
- front tyres wear edges
Passed
On Aug 13 2013 with 53,577 miles
Failed
On Aug 12 2013 with 53,577 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Aug 23 2012 with 48,414 miles
Failed
On Aug 22 2012 with 48,414 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory:
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Passed
On Aug 19 2011 with 44,005 miles
Passed
On Sep 10 2010 with 41,968 miles
Passed
On Sep 04 2009 with 39,167 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- advise front tyre edges worn
Passed
On Oct 31 2008 with 37,999 miles
Failed
On Oct 30 2008 with 37,999 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Passed
On Oct 31 2007 with 35,820 miles
Passed
On Jan 10 2007 with 29,690 miles
Passed
On Jan 12 2006 with 19,273 miles
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