BMW E46 M3 (2003)

A 2003 BMW M3 (E46) in Laguna Secca Blue with black Recaro interior is for sale.

Highlights

• Sought-after manual transmission
• Almost complete service history - mileage of 123,507 is verifiable
• In current ownership for 10 years
• KW coilover suspension
• Lowered
• Semi-slick tires
• Recaro sports seats with 4-point belts - registered as a two-seater
• Connecting rod bearing shells replaced at 120,000 km
• Replacement differential installed
• Sports exhaust with racing catalytic converter
• Investment of approx. €15,000

General information about the vehicle

• Year of manufacture: 2003
• First registration: Italy, 2003
• Location: 01833 Dürrröhrsdorf-Dittersbach, Germany
• Number of previous owners: 3
• Accident-free in current ownership
• Registered
• TÜV until 10/2026
• Ready to drive

Model history

With the E46 series M3, BMW launched an uncompromising sports car at the beginning of the 2000s that is considered one of the most balanced M3s of all time. The 3.2-litre inline six-cylinder (S54) engine combines 343 hp with high revving and sporty precision – in combination with a manual transmission, it is an icon of driving pleasure. Today, the E46 M3 is one of the brand's most sought-after youngtimers.

Facts

Exterior & interior:

• Exterior color: Laguna Secca Blue
• Interior: Recaro seats, good condition (slight signs of wear)
• The car has been repainted; the original color was silver gray

Engine and transmission:

• 3.2-litre inline six-cylinder (S54) with 343 hp
• Manual 6-speed transmission
• Replacement engine: No
• Last service: 10/2024

Mileage:

• 123,507
• Verifiable through service history

Documentation:

• Invoices for work carried out available
• Service history available with a few gaps

Tires, brakes, bodywork & underbody:

• Tires: from 2015, should be replaced
• Brakes: in good condition
• Bodywork: Good condition with some minor age-related signs of wear
• Underbody: Good condition with no rust holes

Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insights into the condition of the vehicle.

Known defects:

• Minor stone chips in the paintwork due to driving
• Tires should be replaced, are approx. 10 years old

Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insights into the condition of the vehicle.

Summary

A BMW M3 (E46) in Laguna Secca Blue with a sporty setup, including KW coilover suspension, Recaro seats, and semi-slick tires, is for sale. The vehicle has been extensively maintained, most recently with replacement of the connecting rod bearing shells and differential. With only 123,507 km on the odometer, a traceable history, and TÜV until 10/2026, this M3 is both an attractive track day candidate and a collector's item.