BMW E36 M3 3.0 (1996)

• Kickdown Check

  • On-site kickdown assessment completed
  • 129 photos
  • Video including engine running
  • Odometer reading: 119,004 km, partially verifiable.
  • The vehicle is in above-average condition; it has been with the current owner for nearly five years and has been driven approximately 6,000 km during that time, exclusively in the summer in dry weather.
  • Overall, the M3 is in very good condition both visually and mechanically; most recently, the clutch and water pump were replaced, among other things, and the fluids have been changed regularly.

  Facts & Specifications

  • Year of Manufacture: 1996
  • Initial Registration: Japan
  • Engine: 3.0-liter engine with 286 PS (210 kW)
  • Transmission: Manual
  • Exterior Color: Avus Blue Metallic
  • Interior: Black full leather upholstery with M3 seats
  • TÜV valid until 08/2027
  • Features:
  • Air conditioning
  • Power windows
  • Sunroof
  • Black full-leather M3 seats
  • Audio system from the previous owner
  • 18-inch BBS CH-R rims
  • Michelin Pilot Sport tires
  • M3 GT corner pieces on the front bumper
  • Supersprint rear muffler
  • New headlights and turn signals

  Condition

  Exterior

  • The car is painted in Avus Blue Metallic.
  • The paint looks fresh and has not faded
  • To the current owner’s knowledge, it has not been repainted.
  • The body is in good condition with minor signs of wear.
  • There are scratches on the hood. There is a dent on the tailgate.
  • The underbody and axles are in good condition; there is no known rust.
  • The car is equipped with 18-inch BBS CH-R rims with like-new Michelin Pilot Sport tires. The wheels are not yet registered. M3 GT corner pieces are mounted on the front bumper. The headlights and turn signals have been replaced

  Interior

  • The car has a black interior with original full-leather M3 seats
  • The interior is in good, well-maintained condition with only slight signs of wear
  • The seats show only slight signs of wear. The headliner and the trim on the A- through C-pillars were reupholstered by a specialist company
  • There are no known damages to the interior
  • According to the seller, the air conditioning, power windows, and sunroof are all in perfect working order. The air conditioning cools effectively, the power windows operate smoothly, and the sunroof opens properly and is watertight. A stereo system installed by the previous owner is included

  Technical Details

  • The vehicle is registered and ready to drive immediately
  • There are no known technical defects. The installed 18-inch BBS CH-R rims are not yet registered
  • The engine runs smoothly without stuttering or misfires. There are no oil leaks
  • The manual transmission operates flawlessly
  • The clutch and water pump were recently replaced
  • The inline-six-cylinder engine starts cleanly and runs smoothly at idle without any noticeable misfires
  • Fluids have been changed regularly

  History

  Ownership History

  • Current owner: for nearly five years
  • The vehicle was originally shipped to Japan. During his ownership, the current owner drove the BMW approximately 6,000 km, exclusively in the summer and in dry weather

  Service History

  • Regularly serviced, including:
  • Clutch replaced
  • Water pump replaced
  • Fluids changed

  Documents

  • TÜV report (Images 119, 120)
  • Vehicle Registration Certificate (Image 121) & Vehicle Title (Image 122)
  • Invoices (Images 125–129)

  Summary

  For sale is a 1996 BMW E36 M3 Coupé 3.0 in Avus Blue Metallic with black full leather interior and a manual transmission. Originally exported to Japan, the vehicle has a mileage of 119,004 km, part of which is verifiable, and has been with the current owner for nearly five years. During this time, the M3 was driven approximately 6,000 km exclusively in the summer and in dry weather. The paintwork is generally in very good condition, though there are scratches on the hood and a dent on the tailgate. The interior shows only slight signs of wear; the headliner and pillar trim have been professionally reupholstered. Furthermore, the clutch and water pump were recently replaced, and fluid changes have been performed regularly. Features and modifications include, among other things, 18-inch BBS CH-R wheels with like-new Michelin Pilot Sport tires, M3 GT corner pieces on the front bumper, and a Supersprint rear muffler. The TÜV inspection is valid through August 2027; an H-certificate can be issued upon request. Overall, this E36 M3 offers an interesting opportunity for enthusiasts seeking a well-maintained, largely original example with an attractive color combination and reasonable mileage.