BMW M3 (E46)
Research the BMW M3 E46 and its CSL factory lightweight specification.
What to check before buying
Verify factory CSL identity, the carbon-fibre roof, induction system, and original transmission. Request evidence of specialist inspections and service history.
The 2003 Munich example was catalogued at 4,698 kilometres. Use condition, history, and specification alongside the sale figure.
Documented auction results
If you’re deciding what to offer, start with transactions for cars of similar specification and history. Check the sale date, condition, and whether the price included buyer’s premium.
| Chassis | Date and auction | Outcome and price | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| WBSBL95060JB98036 | 26 Nov 2022RM Sotheby’s · Munich2003 BMW M3 CSL | SoldEUR 325,625 · Published sold price | Auction evidence |
Commission a search or pre-purchase review
Source a car
Set the model, specification, budget, and timetable. We run the private search and screen candidates against your brief.
Private sourcingAssess a car you’ve found
Review the seller’s records, comparable sales, and questions for an independent marque specialist before deciding what to offer.
Pre-purchase advice
We agree the written scope, fee, and any specialist costs before work begins.
Factory specification and chronology
- Production
- 2000–2006
- Factory purpose
- Road
- Body styles
- Coupé, Convertible
Documented variants
| Variant | Production | Body style | Coachbuilder | Wheelbase | Factory specification | Documented examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW M3 CSL (E46)E46 CSL | 2002–2004 | Coupé | — | — | Road | WBSBL95060JB98036 |