2004 BMW (E46) M3 CONVERTIBLE - MANUAL

KEY FACTS

• A superb performance car, with a fantastic factory specification and a number of aftermarket upgrades.
• It is powered by the 3.2-litre ‘S54’ straight-six, producing 338bhp and 260lb-ft of torque, coupled with the six-speed manual transmission.
• It was acquired by the vendor nearly ten years ago, who notes it has been serviced regularly, regardless of mileage.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• It was specified at the factory with Silver Grey Metallic paintwork and a grey Nappa leather interior, also featuring an M Sport steering wheel, a Harmon Kardon sound system and park distance control.
• It has a black soft-top roof, and a hard top will also be supplied.
• It now rides on lowered Tein springs and 19-inch CSL-style wheels with 5mm rear spacers, also featuring a CSL-style rear diffuser, Euro exhaust tips, a carbon front splitter and a KSport 356mm front brake upgrade.
• The front indicators have been changed (originals included with the car), while the rear clusters have a tint film applied – but they are original and in excellent condition beneath should the next owner wish to remove this.
• Inside, the cabin now features an aftermarket Android OS head unit.
• Accompanying the vehicle are the original owner’s manual and service book, in their factory leather wallet.

Factory specification:

• 210 Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
• 249 Multi-function steering wheel
• 302 Alarm system
• 380 Hardtop preparation
• 388 Black soft-top
• 431 Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
• 441 Smokers package
• 459 Electric memory seats
• 473 Front armrest
• 481 Sport front seats
• 494 Heated front seats
• 502 Headlight washer system
• 508 Park Distance Control (PDC)
• 520 Foglights
• 521 Rain sensor
• 522 Xenon lights
• 534 Automatic air conditioning
• 550 On-board computer
• 663 Radio BMW professional
• 672 Six-CD changer
• 674 Harmon Kardon HiFi system
• 710 M Sport leather steering wheel
• 774 Individual wood trim
• 785 White direction indicator lights
• 792 Double-spoke 19-inch alloy wheels

CONDITION

• No known bodywork damage.
• Its original Silver Grey Metallic paintwork is in excellent condition, with just a few stone chips to the front bumper and bonnet, while a small blemish can be seen on the nearside rear wing.
• Inside, its grey Nappa leather is in great shape, with just a few small creases to the bolsters and seat bottoms. Its steering wheel has been re-trimmed and looks pristine.
• No electrical faults have been detected.
• The most recent MOT test was on 7 November 2020 at 65,900 miles, which was a first-time pass with no advisories or defects.

SERVICE HISTORY

• Its most recent scheduled service was in July 2020 at 65,798 miles, where the vendor changed the engine oil and filters during a self-service.
• The vendor notes that all three differential seals were replaced in April 2020, along with the rear brake discs and pads.

Dates and mileage:

• 05/02/2004 - Pre-delivery check - Knights North West Ltd
• 25/06/2004 - Running-in check - HR Owen Chiswick
• 08/03/2005 - 8,001 miles - HR Owen Chiswick
• 25/05/2006 - 16,357 miles - HR Owen Holland Park (Inspection 1)
• 22/10/2007 - 26,996 miles - BMW Auto Services (Oil service)
• 20/04/2008 - 28,464 miles - BMW Auto Services (Oil service)
• 01/05/2009 - 30,561 miles - BMW Auto Services (Inspection 2)
• 29/04/2010 - 33,460 miles - BMW Auto Services (Oil service)
• 24/05/2011 - 39,816 miles - BMW Auto Services (Inspection 1)
• 31/05/2012 - 45,480 miles - Self-service (Oil service, air filter)
• 09/11/2013 - 54,018 miles - Self-service (Inspection 1)
• 11/04/2015 - 59,325 miles - Self-service (Inspection 2)
• 19/11/2016 - 62,412 miles - Self-service (Oil service, air filter)
• 16/09/2018 - 64,699 miles - Self-service (Inspection 1)
• 11/07/2020 - 65,798 miles - Self-service (Oil service, air filter)

SUMMARY

This BMW M3 Convertible is an engaging open-top sports car, with a superb factory specification, a number of high-performance upgrades and a comprehensive service history. In excellent condition, it would make an ideal companion for sunny weekend drives, though could certainly be put into more frequent use.

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