2004 BMW (E46) M3 CSL

KEY FACTS

• A lightly modified example of the sought-after performance icon, which has been well maintained.
• It is powered by the 3.2-litre S54 straight-six, producing up to 355bhp, driving the rear wheels through the six-speed SMG automated manual transmission with paddle shifters.
• The benefits from a recent ‘Inspection 2’ service carried out around 1,500 miles ago.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• Finished in Silver Grey with carbon-fibre interior trim, this M3 CSL has been modified with AP Racing brakes, a half roll cage, 18-inch BBS wheels, Recaro bucket seats and harnesses, and rear seat delete.
• The car has air conditioning and rear parking sensors, but currently does without a stereo – though the original BMW CD/radio is included in the sale.
• Its original owner’s manuals, service book and first aid kit will be included, with a large folder of maintenance invoices and two keys.
• The appropriate registration ‘UK53 CSL’ is included in the sale.

CONDITION

• There is no known bodywork damage.
• Its Silver Grey paintwork has been refreshed in the past, now presenting with a few small stone chips to the bonnet and front bumper. There is a small blemish to the edge of the driver’s door, and a few minor chips in the paint as shown in the gallery.
• Detailed by Dale treated the car to a CQuartz UK 3.0 coating, as well as a application of Gyeon Q2 CanCoat on top, that is said to protect for up to three years.
• Inside, a few marks are visible on the carbon fibre door card inserts, but the Recaro seats are in excellent condition.
• The contact points on the steering wheel are lightly worn, but still presentable.
• No electrical faults have been detected.
• The most recent MOT test was on 24 September 2020 at 86,970 miles, which was a clean pass with no advisories or defects.

SERVICE HISTORY

• Its most recent service was in March 2021 at 87,106 miles, where technicians at ETA Motorsport performed an Inspection 2, also rebuilding the VANOS system and fitting new bottom end bearings, reinforcing the rear subframe, and fitting new front brake pads.

Dates and mileage:

• 30/10/2003 - Pre-delivery check - Castle Motors (York)
• 05/06/2004 - 1,197 miles - Castle Motors (York) (Running-in check)
• 03/11/2005 - 5,298 miles - Dick Lovett (Bristol) Ltd (Brake fluid)
• 14/06/2006 - 8,144 miles - Stratstone Derby (Oil service, micro-filter)
• 11/05/2007 - 17,155 miles - Stephen James Bromley (Oil service, micro-filter)
• 05/11/2007 - 24,892 miles - Weston Car Care (Oil service)
• 01/02/2008 - 27,150 miles - Simpson (Inspection 1)
• 30/06/2008 - 31,052 miles - ETA BMW Specialist (Oil service, micro-filter)
• 02/12/2008 - 37,172 miles - ETA BMW Specialist (Oil service)
• 02/05/2009 - 41,300 miles - ETA BMW Specialist (Inspection 2, micro-filter)
• 02/02/2010 - 48,100 miles - ETA BMW Specialist (Oil service, micro-filter)
• 27/01/2011 - 56,530 miles - ETA BMW Specialist (Oil service)
• 28/09/2011 - 62,533 miles - ETA BMW Specialist (Oil service, micro-filter)
• 10/08/2012 - 68,583 miles - Topmarks Garage Ltd (Oil service)
• 26/03/2014 - 80,376 miles - Darren Wood Independent BMW Specialist (Inspection 2, micro-filter)
• 14/03/2021 - 87,106 miles - ETA Motorsport (Inspection 2)

SUMMARY

This BMW (E46) M3 CSL is an eminently usable example of a coveted modern performance car, with a few track-focused upgrades and a solid maintenance history. Offered in very good mechanical order, and benefiting from the subframe fix, it would make a thrilling companion for circuit driving, or an equally capable B-road toy.

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