BMW E36 M3 3.2 Coupé (1996)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
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• Sought-after M3 3.2 Coupé with the S50B32 engine and 321 PS
• First registered in Germany
• Classic-Data brief evaluation from 05/2026 with a grade of 2 available
• Vanos overhaul performed in 2016 by BMW specialists; invoice available
• KW coilover suspension, Remus Sport ESD, and spacer rings installed; all registered

Facts & Specifications

• First registration: 1996
• Country of first registration: Germany
• Engine: 3.2-liter inline-six (S50B32) with 321 PS (236 kW), 3,201 cm³
• Transmission: Manual, 6-speed manual transmission
• Exterior color: Cosmos Black Metallic
• Interior: Leather, black
• TÜV valid until 08/2027
• Features:
  • Leather seats with M stripes
  • Automatic climate control
  • BMW Business CD radio
  • Onboard computer
  • Fog lights
  • 17-inch alloy wheels, 225/45 ZR17 front, 245/40 ZR17 rear
  • No sunroof
• The following modifications were made:
  • KW coilover suspension (V1 Inox), registered
  • Wheel track widened by 20 mm front and rear using 10-mm spacers from SCC Fahrzeugtechnik, registered
  • Remus sport rear muffler, registered
  • Wiechers strut brace

Condition

Exterior

• Exterior color is Cosmos Black Metallic
• The body is in very good condition with only slight age-related signs of wear
• The hood and the front and rear bumpers were repainted due to stone chips
• There is no known accident damage
• The wheel arch edges are not flared
• There is no known rust

Interior

• Black leather with M stripes
• The interior is in very well-maintained condition with only slight age-related signs of wear; the steering wheel has been reupholstered
• All features are fully functional

Mechanics

• Road-ready and registered
• The engine is original and runs flawlessly
• The manual transmission shifts smoothly
• Vanos overhaul in 2016 with a new Vanos housing and pressure regulator
• Rear axle overhauled and refitted with new bearings according to the appraisal report
• There are no known technical defects
• Last maintenance: 04/2025

History

Ownership History

• 6 owners in total; the current owner is registered as the 6th and 7th owner due to a change of registration
• 05/2025: 7th owner entry (re-registration of the current owner), Landshut County (Germany)
• 10/2019: 6th owner (current owner), Landshut District (Germany)
• 03/1998: 2nd owner, Warendorf District (Germany)
• 04/1996: 1st owner, Soest District (Germany)

Service History

• Service log with gaps
• 04/2025: Service
• 12/2021 at 162,744 km: Oil change, Inspections I and II, brake fluid, microfilter, RE Kfz-Technik, Essenbach
• 11/2017 at 162,536 km: Oil change, Inspections I and II, brake fluid, microfilter, independent master auto repair shop, Altdorf
• 04/2016 at 156,602 km: Vanos overhaul with new Vanos housing and pressure regulator, oil service, new radiator and expansion tank, coolant, oil cooler hose and valve replaced, rear brake pads replaced, rear right brake caliper sealed, wheels repainted, Fahrzeugtechnik Mork (BMW specialist), Rockenhausen
• May 1996: Break-in inspection, Walter Ritzel Auto Dealership, Lippstadt

Documents

• German vehicle documents
• Old Vehicle Registration Certificate
• Service Manual
• M3 Owner's Manual
• BMW Business CD Radio Owner's Manual
• Invoice from Fahrzeugtechnik Mork dated 04/2016
• Vehicle Inspection Reports from 11/2007, 03/2016, 10/2019, 07/2023, and 08/2025
• Classic-Data brief evaluation from May 2026 with a grade of 2

Summary

For sale is a 1996 BMW M3 E36 Coupe in Cosmos Black Metallic with a 3.2-liter inline-six engine, 321 PS, and a 6-speed manual transmission. The body is in very well-maintained condition. The hood and the front and rear bumpers were repainted due to stone chips. The wheel arch edges are not flared. The interior is very well-maintained with slight age-related signs of wear; the steering wheel has been reupholstered. The Vanos system was overhauled in 2016 by a BMW specialist. The KW coilover suspension, wheel spacers, and Remus rear muffler are registered. The service history has some gaps, but the mileage of 164,000 km is partially verifiable. The vehicle inspection in August 2025 revealed no defects. This vehicle is intended for E36 M3 enthusiasts looking for a well-documented coupe with registered modifications.