BMW E36 M3 (1996)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
• 161 photos
• Video including engine run
• Mileage of 117,636 km partially verifiable—service records available, but not complete
• Vehicle is accident-free and ready to drive immediately

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1996
• First registration: Germany
• Engine: 3.2-liter inline-six with 321 PS
• Transmission: Manual
• Exterior color: Estoril Blue
• Interior: Black leather
• TÜV: expired
• Features:
• Air conditioning
• Heated seats
• Power windows
• Central locking
• Power steering
• ABS
• The following modifications were made:
• KW coilover suspension installed and registered
• Inner front grille installed for aesthetic reasons
• Headliner replaced
• Rear fenders and wheel wells restored (rust removed and refinished)

Condition

Exterior

• The exterior color of the BMW E36 M3 is Estoril Blue
• Body in good condition; a few age-related scratches and stone chips present
• Rear fenders and wheel wells have been restored; rust removed and refinished
• Small rust blisters present on the trunk lid; no extensive rust
• Underbody is rust-free and in good condition
• Tires have 70–90% tread remaining

Interior

• The BMW E36 M3 is equipped with black leather
• The interior shows typical signs of wear and tear for its age
• Headliner has been replaced and is in good condition
• Rear power windows are defective

Mechanics

• Ready to drive immediately (currently not registered)
• Engine runs smoothly; valves were adjusted at approximately 110,000 km
• Manual transmission works flawlessly
• KW coilover suspension installed and registered
• Brakes have 70–90% of their original lining remaining
• Air conditioning and ABS are working perfectly
• Oil pan gasket is leaking
• Bearing shells should be replaced at approximately 120,000 km

History

Ownership History

• 01/2025 to present: current owner
• 2018 to 01/2025: previous owner
• Number of owners: unknown

Service History

• At approx. 110,000 km – valves adjusted
• 2018 to present: Investments of approximately 7,000 EUR by the previous owner: Rust removal on rear fenders and wheel wells, replacement of headliner, installation and registration of KW coilover suspension
• Additional maintenance and repairs documented in the service booklet and vehicle paperwork

Documents

• German vehicle documents
• Service log (not complete)
• TÜV reports

Summary

For sale is a 1996 BMW E36 M3 in Estoril Blue with black leather interior and 117,633 km on the odometer. The vehicle is accident-free and ready to drive immediately; the original 3.2-liter inline-six engine with 321 PS and manual transmission runs smoothly. Since 2018, approximately 7,000 EUR has been invested, including rust removal on the fenders and wheel wells, replacement of the headliner, and installation and registration of the KW coilover suspension. Prospective buyers should take into account the leaky oil pan gasket, the need to replace the bearing shells soon, the defective rear power windows, and the small rust blisters on the trunk opening when making their purchase decision.