1996 BMW M3

A genuinely rare pre-facelift E36 M3 Evolution coupe, presented in a beautiful combination of Boston Green Metallic over Modena leather. Originally supplied new through Jacksons BMW in Jersey, with four documented owners from new (including me) and a comprehensive 30-year service history. Recently featured on the JayEmm on Cars YouTube channel.

Specification:

- 3.2 litre S50B32 straight-six, 321bhp

- Six-speed manual

- Boston Green Metallic over Modena leather

- Electric sunroof

- Original 17" forged M Double Spoke II wheels (Style 24), very good condition

- 95,100 miles

- Personalised registration M3 UXF included with the sale

- M-Sport door handles

History highlights:

- 15 documented service stamps from new

- BMW main dealer history 1996 to 2008 (Jacksons, Jersey)

- Marque specialist history 2009 to present (TWG Motorsport, DLH Motorsport, Walkers Autotech, BMS Surrey)

- Inlet VANOS reconditioned by DLH Motorsport at 84,354 miles, c.10,700 miles ago

- Bilstein dampers fitted 2020, specified to OE rates

- Powerflex polyurethane bushes: rear ARB, rear trailing arm, front ARB, front drop links, new prop centre donut

- Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres with good tread

- New BMW rear quarter window seals fitted 2023 (known E36 weak point)

- New windscreen 2023

- Fresh Inspection II service and MOT completed 11 May 2026 at BMS Surrey, Leatherhead

Full disclosure:

Noted at this week's BMS Surrey Inspection II:

- Slight A/C compressor leak (but still blows cold)

- Surface rust on brake discs (not been used for a few weeks),

- Rear shock absorber top mounts showing splits (a cheap fix)

Included with sale:

- Personalised registration M3 UXF

- Full history file with invoices and old MOTs

- One key

- BMW owner's handbook

- Spare non-spoiler boot lid (the original spoiler lid is currently fitted)

Reason for sale: Moving on to a 911. Otherwise this would be staying.

Location: Epsom, Surrey.