1996 BMW (E36) M3 - TRACK PREPARED

KEY FACTS

• A superb track-prepared modern classic performance car, with low mileage for its age and numerous desirable upgrades.
• Under the bonnet is the 3.2-litre ‘S50’ engine, coupled to a quick-shift six-speed manual transmission.
• The car was damaged only a few months after delivery in 1996, but was evidently repaired to a good standard. While prepared for track use, it remains fully road legal with a recent clean MOT certificate.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• Finished in Cosmos Black Metallic, which is the original factory colour, this M3 has a stripped-out interior with only a basic dashboard and lightweight door cards.
• There are no rear seats, with a full roll cage bolted in their place instead, while the front seats have been swapped for Mirco RTS bucket seats with Sabelt harnesses
• It is also equipped with a Sparco three-spoke steering wheel, quick-shift gear selector, and acrylic windows at the rear and sides.
• Its performance has been enhanced with a Pipercross intake, Supersprint de-cat exhaust system, X-brace and under-bonnet strut brace, and KW Clubsport suspension with polyurethane bushes.
• The car now rides on white 18-inch Team Dynamics Motorsport wheels.
• Its original owner’s manuals and service book will be included.
• The appropriate cherished registration ‘M3 URM’ is included in the sale.

CONDITION

• Having been recorded as a Category C damaged vehicle in October 1996, the car was evidently repaired to a good standard.
• Its resprayed Cosmos Black Metallic paintwork is in fair condition, with some notable stone chips on the front end and wings, which are entirely commensurate with its track use. The vendor has reported some micro-blistering on the front wings.
• Inside, the black Mirco bucket seats are in good shape, with no significant wear and no damage.
• No electrical faults have been detected.
• The most recent MOT test was on 7 April 2021 at 59,221 miles, which was a clean pass with no advisories or defects.

SERVICE HISTORY

• Its most recent service was in February 2020 at 59,108 miles, which included fresh engine oil, oil filter, spark plugs and coil packs.
• The maintenance history with the car includes details of 16 services.

SUMMARY

This BMW (E36) M3 is an exciting track-prepared coupe, with a stripped-out interior and a number of performance upgrades. It has been well maintained, and remains fully road legal, meaning it would now make an entertaining B-road car or track day companion for any enthusiast.

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All UK-registered cars and motorbikes on Collecting Cars are run through an online HPI check. On the HPI report, this vehicle shows no insurance database markers for theft, and has no finance owing. It was subject of a Category C insurance loss in October 1996, but was subsequently repaired