Updated 3 Oct 2026
Used BMW M3 E46s typically list for about £21,000 in the UK, with most between £13,000 and £39,500. By model year, 2005 cars list for the most, at about £25,000, and 2001 cars for the least, at about £17,000. Coupes list for about £6,000 more than convertibles.
Typical price
£21,000
Typical range
£13k–£39.5k
Highest recorded
£120,000
Average annual change (2001–2006)
+5%/yr
Price by year
Typical price at each production year.
“Earlier e46s listed today are cheaper, around £17,000–£19,000 for 2001–2002, while 2003–2005 examples cluster higher at about £23,000–£25,000; 2006 sits near £21,500 with fewer cars listed.”
Where prices sit today
How many currently-listed cars we found in each price band.
“Most current listings fall between about £12k and £30k, with noticeable peaks around £14k–£15k and £24k–£25k; a handful of much pricier cars push into five-figure tens and beyond.”
Price by variant
Typical prices for each variant. Hover or tap a variant to see the range.
“Standard M3 listings typically show higher prices (around £31,500) than SMG cars (around £19,000); CSL and CS are far more expensive but each is represented by only one listing.”
Only includes listings where the seller named the variant, so not every car is counted here.
Price breakdown
Listings we found by body style.
By body style
| Body style | Typical price | Typical range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Convertible38 listings | £20,000 | £20k | 38 |
| Coupe20 listings | £26,000 | £26k | 20 |
Typical price Middle 80% of listings Scale: £0–£50k
“Coupes list for about £26,000, convertibles about £20,000, so coupe examples are roughly £6,000 more on typical price.”
Value a specific car
Pick a year for a valuation of that car, adjustable for mileage and condition.
SMG · typically £19,000
- Coupe:2003200420052006all years →
- Convertible:2003200420052006all years →
M3 · typically £31,000
- Coupe:2002200320042005all years →
- Convertible:2002200320042005all years →
This is aggregate market data based on listings we could find for the whole generation. Mileage, condition and history can move an individual price significantly.
Note: the first or last production year shown can occasionally include a small number of listings from the neighbouring generation.
Variants in this generation
Select a variant for its own valuationSwipe to see more columns →
Generation at a glance
Production
| Years produced | 2001-2006 |
|---|---|
| Generation | E46 |
| Predecessor | E36 |
| Successor | E92 |
Engine & power
| Power range | 337-355bhp |
|---|---|
| Fuel types | Petrol |
Body & drivetrain
| Body styles | Convertible, Coupe |
|---|---|
| Transmissions | Manual |