2005 BMW (E46) M3 CS

KEY FACTS

• A well-maintained example of a thrilling modern classic icon, reported to be in exemplary condition.

• Its engine is the 338bhp 3.2-litre S54 straight-six engine as the standard M3, driving the rear wheels via a six-speed SMG automated manual with paddle shift.

• Excellent service history on file, despite being driven sparingly over the last six years.

• Understood to be one of only 241 UK-specification cars delivered with the Competition Package.

EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS

• Finished in the CS-exclusive colour of Interlagos Blue metallic, it also has the rare interior option of black leather with M-Texture Alcantara centre panels and door cards.

• Equipped with the S7MA-code ‘Competition Package’, the CS used the more expensive and track-focused CSL’s quicker steering rack, lightweight 19-inch alloy wheels, uprated brakes and M Track mode button.

• The dashboard and door trim finishers have a silver ‘carbon cube’ appearance, and there is Alcantara trim for the steering wheel, gear shift gaiter and handbrake lever.

• Accompanying the car is the complete original book pack, stamped maintenance record, a raft of maintenance invoices and receipts, navigation DVDs, and two sets of keys. Old green slips from previous V5Cs are present, along with a presentation book documenting a prior PistonHeads feature with this very car.

Specification highlights (full rundown at end of listing):

• Competition Package

• Power seats with driver memory and backrest width adjustment

• Rear parking sensors

• Xenon headlights

• Climate control

• BMW Professional media and navigation

• Harmon Kardon sound system

 CONDITION

• No known body damage.

• Its paintwork is in excellent condition overall, and is believed to be original.

• There are some very minor chips on the nearside rear wheel, which is entirely forgivable in such an original and unmolested car. Otherwise, the 19-inch CSL-style lightweight alloys are pristine and retain the correct M stickers.

• The black leather is in superb order for its age, with only slight surface creasing from use and no heavy wear or discolouration. Its Alcantara steering wheel rim shows minor wear commensurate with the mileage.

• Other than a few dead pixels on the stereo display, there are no known electrical faults.

• There are no known mechanical faults.

• The most recent MOT test was on 18 March 2021 at 54,453 miles, which resulted in a first-time pass with no advisories whatsoever.

SERVICE HISTORY

• It was last serviced in February 2020 at 54,406 miles by Halliwell Jones BMW. This comprised an engine oil and filter change, and the car has only covered 500 miles since then. Furthermore, it went back to Halliwell Jones in March 2021 for a brake fluid change.

Summary of BMW main dealer service history:

• 10/08/2005 - PDI

• 03/09/2005 - 1,217 miles (running-in) - Lind BMW

• 23/10/2006 - 12,142 miles (oil service) - Lind BMW

• 01/12/2009 - 24,440 miles (Inspection I) - Vines BMW

• 09/06/2011 - 36,015 miles (oil service) - Vines BMW

• 05/02/2013 - 47,970 miles (Inspection II) - Vines BMW

• 11/08/2015 - 50,827 miles (oil service) - Sytner BMW

• 17/08/2016 - 51,669 miles (oil service) - Fairfield BMW

• 19/08/2017 - 52,859 miles (oil service) - Fairfield BMW

• 14/08/2018 - 53,176 miles (oil service) - Fairfield BMW

• 14/02/2020 - 54,406 miles (oil service) - Halliwell Jones BMW

SUMMARY

This BMW M3 CS is a superbly presented example of an acclaimed performance car, which Evo magazine called “the best bits of the CSL for far less money”. Now a sought-after modern classic, this particular car boasts excellent service history and low mileage, not to mention the fantastic CS-specific factory colour.

Full factory specification:

• 210 Dynamic Stability Control (dsc)

• 302 Alarm System

• 354 Green Stripe Windscreen

• 428 Warning Triangle

• 431 Interior Rr Vw Mirror W Aut Anti-d 441 Smokers Package

• 459 Seat Adjustm., Electr. W. Memory 473 Armrest, Front

• 490 Seat Back Width Adjustment

• 495 3. Headrest Rear Centre

• 502 Headlight Washer System

• 508 Park Distance Control (pdc)

• 520 Foglights

• 521 Rain Sensor

• 522 Xenon Light

• 534 Automatic Air Conditioning

• 550 On-board Computer

• 601 Tv Function

• 609 Navigation System Professional

• 644 Prep. For. Mob. Ph. Bluet. Interf.

• 650 Cd Player

• 674 Hifi Loudspeaker System Harman Kardon 692 Cd Changer I-bus Preparation

• 710 M Leather Steering Wheel

• 754 M Rear Spoiler

• 775 Individual Roof-lining Anthracite

• 785 White Direction Indicator Lights

• 793 Smg Drivelogic

• 7MA Competition Package

• 812 England Version

• 850 Add Fuel Tank Filling For Export

• 853 Language Version English

• 863 Europe/dealer Directory

• 877 Deletion Cross-over Operation

• 880 English / On-board Documentation

• 8SM Vin, Visible

• 8SP COP Control

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