LOT 99

2003 BMW E46 M3 Convertible With Hardtop Registration no. GU03 HUJ Chassis no. WBSBR92040EH78283

Estimate: £12,000 - £16,000

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Lot 99

2003 BMW E46 M3 Convertible With Hardtop
Registration no. GU03 HUJ Chassis no. WBSBR92040EH78283

Bonhams MPH May Auction|22 May 2021, 13:00 BST|Bicester, Bicester Heritage

2003 BMW E46 M3 Convertible With Hardtop
Registration no. GU03 HUJ
Chassis no. WBSBR92040EH78283

Odometer reading: 97,100
MOT Expiry: 8 November 2021

*Good condition E46 M3
*Full service history
*Refurbished alloys
*Factory hardtop roof

The E46 M3 is becoming increasingly sought after as a modern classic. The car is very popular with BMW enthusiasts, with many praising the car for its rewarding driving experience, timeless design, and high revving 3.2 litre S54B32 straight-six engine. The convertible helped emphasise that driving experience further with its open roof, and following a facelift in 2003 the car gained a much more modern look with a new fascia and LED taillights. This example equipped with the SMG paddle-shift gearbox is in a very good condition with 97,100 miles, and comes with a full service history. Overall, the car is in a very good condition, with the bodywork, paintwork and interior are all presenting well. The car is running and performing as it should. The vendor has also just had the alloy wheels refurbished and the car professionally cleaned. A factory hardtop roof is also included in the sale. It's becoming hard to find E46 M3s in such a good condition.

Footnotes

Vendor Score Total: 66/100

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Key for sellers' assessments:
1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing
2/5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage
3/5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well
4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout
5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very well

EXTERIOR TOTAL: 21/25
Body Work: 4
Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 4
Glass: 4
Paint: 4
Wheels/Tyres: 5

INTERIOR TOTAL: 12/20
Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 3
Headlining: 3
Seats: 3
Trim: 3

ENGINE TOTAL: 12/20
Mechanical components: 3
Running: 3
Starting: 3
Under Bonnet: 3

RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 12/20
Axles: 3
Brakes: 3
Gearbox/Clutch: 3
Suspension: 3

ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 6/10
Ancillary components: 3
Main components: 3

Car History File: 3

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