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£70,752

2004 BMW (E46) M3 CSL - Manual Conversion

Collecting Cars • UK • 30 Jun 2025

Market Position:

Lower Mid-Market

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£70,752

2004 BMW (E46) M3 CSL - Manual Conversion

UK • 30 Jun 2025

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 2004 BMW M3 CSL is a rare, UK-market example with a desirable manual gearbox conversion. It has a well-documented service history, recent maintenance, and minor cosmetic imperfections, making it an appealing modern classic for enthusiasts.

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Condition 

7

The car is in overall solid condition with slight wear visible. The seller notes minor stone chips, a small lacquer blemish on the carbon roof, and touch-ups on the rear bumper due to scuffs. The front bumper was resprayed and has PPF applied. These imperfections suggest it's in 'Very Good' condition, needing only minor reconditioning.

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53,236 miles

LB04 WXH

2004

Auction

Manual

RHD

United Kingdom

£70,752

2004 BMW (E46) M3 CSL - Manual Conversion

Collecting Cars • UK • 30 Jun 2025

Market Position:

Lower Mid-Market

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Description

KEY FACTS This BMW M3 CSL is a celebrated modern classic performance hero, with a desirable manual gearbox conversion.

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 manual transmission and a shorter-ratio rear differential.

First registered in May 2004, this M3 CSL has been with its current owner since September 2016.

The odometer shows 53,236 miles.

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.

One of 442 examples built for the UK market, this car is finished in Silver Grey over a black ‘Amaretta’ synthetic suede-trimmed interior with Reflex cloth seat inserts and carbon-fibre inlays.

It rides on a set of refurbished 19-inch alloy wheels, fitted with Mich...

Price Analysis vs Other 3 Series (E46) M3 CSLs

£43,749

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£79,868

Median Price (Since 2020)

£280,226

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