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£88,976

2004 BMW (E46) M3 CSL

Collecting Cars • UK • 9 May 2025

Market Position:

Upper Mid-Market

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£88,976

2004 BMW (E46) M3 CSL

UK • 9 May 2025

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This BMW M3 CSL is a well-maintained example with only 41,970 miles, featuring subtle upgrades like AP Racing brakes and Turner Motorsport track control arms. While it has a few minor cosmetic imperfections as disclosed by the seller, it boasts a comprehensive service history and has been properly stored, making it a desirable modern classic.

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Condition 

7

The car presents very well, with only minor cosmetic issues reported by the seller. These include a small stone chip, minor paint lines, slight window rubber degradation, and minor scuffs. The resprayed bonnet is noted to be of a high standard, and the underside has been cleaned and waxed, suggesting good maintenance. The clean MOT pass further supports the car's good condition.

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41,970 miles

KC04 CZG

2004

Auction

Automatic

RHD

United Kingdom

£88,976

2004 BMW (E46) M3 CSL

Collecting Cars • UK • 9 May 2025

Market Position:

Upper Mid-Market

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Description

KEY FACTS This BMW M3 CSL is a celebrated modern classic performance hero, subtly upgraded with AP Racing front and rear ‘big brakes’ and Turner Motorsport rear track control arms.

Under the bonnet sits a naturally aspirated 3.2-litre inline-six, delivering 355bhp and 273lb-ft of torque to the rear wheels through a six-speed automatic transmission with paddle shift.

As a result, the 0-60mph sprint is completed in an impressive 4.7 seconds.

This example has been with the seller for the last eight years.

It has covered 41,970 miles from new.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES Produced as the flagship model of the E46-generation M3 range, the CSL weighed 110kg less than the standard coupe due to a carbon-fibre roof, air box, front splitters, and rear diffuser, as well as an aluminium bonnet and thinner rear windscreen glass.

This example is finished in Silver Grey over an Anthracite ‘Amaretta’ synthetic suede-trimmed interior with Reflex cloth seat inserts and a combination of high-gloss carbon...

Price Analysis vs Other 3 Series (E46) M3 CSLs

£43,749

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£79,868

Median Price (Since 2020)

£280,226

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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