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£21,937 • £24,000 - £28,000

2005 BMW M3 (E46) Cabriolet

United Kingdom • 9 Nov 2025

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 2005 BMW M3 Cabriolet is a low-mileage, modern-classic example with a complete service history. It features a desirable Carbon Black exterior, Imola Red leather interior, and is presented in outstanding condition.

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Condition 

9

The car is described as being in outstanding condition both mechanically and cosmetically, maintained by fastidious owners who have clearly cherished the M3 regardless of cost. It has very low mileage and a complete thorough service history.

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Automatic

Transmission:

WBSBR92040PM97036

Chassis No:

Odometer:

28,500 miles

RK05 AOC

Reg Number:

RHD/LHD:

RHD

The E46 M3 is arguably the most accomplished all-round M car ever made Featuring the last of the straight-six engines that established BMW’s reputation not just for reliability, but also for power that rewrote the rule book – squeezing a huge 343bhp from a 3.2-litre engine and thus smashing the 100bhp per litre barrier ABS, switchable dynamic stability control, cornering brake control and traction-control Really well presented in Carbon Black metallic with a very smart Imola Red leather interior A later, face-lifted model with just 28,500 miles and accompanied by a complete thorough service history, coming from a small collection of best of breed cars Maintained by its fastidious owners who have clearly cherished the M3 regardless of cost, presenting the car in outstanding condition both mechanically and cosmetically Exterior

Points of note

£2,420

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£18,346

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 Jul 10 2026

Latest MOT Mileage

28,371 miles

Registration Date

2005-05-27

MOT History

Passed

On Jun 17 2025 with 28,371 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Minor:
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Passed

On Jul 11 2024 with 28,351 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Minor:
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Passed

On May 16 2023 with 28,240 miles


Passed

On Jun 15 2022 with 27,866 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Minor:
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Failed

On Jun 14 2022 with 27,866 miles

There were 2 defects noted.

Major:
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))


Minor:
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Passed

On Apr 20 2021 with 27,752 miles


Passed

On Apr 29 2020 with 27,288 miles


Passed

On Apr 18 2019 with 27,176 miles


Passed

On Feb 27 2017 with 25,834 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Advisory:
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Passed

On Feb 29 2016 with 24,473 miles

There were 2 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Passed

On Feb 18 2015 with 21,967 miles


Passed

On Jan 02 2014 with 18,135 miles


Passed

On Dec 21 2012 with 17,456 miles


Passed

On Oct 22 2011 with 16,120 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Advisory:
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Passed

On Oct 30 2010 with 14,919 miles


Passed

On Oct 17 2009 with 13,232 miles


Passed

On Oct 25 2008 with 10,133 miles


Passed

On Nov 14 2007 with 7,655 miles


MOT Mileage Trend

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