21st May, 2026 10:00

May Classic Vehicles & Memorabilia Auction

 
Lot 454
 

454

2003 BMW M3

Sold for £19,250
Estimated at £16,500 - £17,500

Note that some lots may be sold provisionally


Lot details

Mileage: Please refer to the photos for mileage showing
Make: BMW
Model: M3
Registration: YX53 YZY
Engine Size (cc): 3246
Transmission: 6 Speed Manual Petrol
Year of Manufacture: 2003
Date First Registered: 01/09/2003
MOT Expiry Date: 27/01/2027
Current V5: YES
Location: PICKERING
You can view from: Wednesday 13 May 2026 - Tuesday 19 May 2026.

Current V5 present. Paperwork includes Owner's Handbooks, a Service booklet containing 15 stamps and 1 written entry, some Car of the Day certificates from the BMW Car Club, MOT certificates, a Car of the Year award, and various invoices.

Please note that images 46-50 have been supplied by the vendor.

The vendor has provided the following:

  • E46 M3 SMG2
  • BMW Car Club GB 2 x car of the day winner and voted eastern region car of the year 2024
  • Full service history, including all important running-in service
  • Rear subframe reinforcement completed, including poly bushes
  • Vanos system refurbished and upgraded
  • Big end bearings replaced
  • Rear underside refurbished
  • Sills and jacking points are solid and waxoiled inside and out
  • Full history file with all MOT's and receipts from new
  • i bought the car nearly 9 years ago with 69,000 miles and have driven my car to 98,425 MILES.
  • 4 x 4000 miles old Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tyres on freshly refurbished and diamond cut
    original wheels.
  • Vanos refurbishment & Upgrade to Beisan Systems with Beisan vanos oil drive upgrade.
  • Big end bearings renewed with King Racing bearings and ARP bolts. (Original ones were very good).
  • RACP reinforced by Motion Motorsport along with Yellow poly bushes and front to back brake lines.
  • Rear end bushes replaced with 4 wheel alignment.
  • New OEM rear shock absorber’s with upgraded polybush mounts.

Regular service history-

  • Running in service 1297 miles
  • Brake fluid change. oil service & microfilter 7107 miles.

  • Inspection ii 18067 miles

  • Oil service 32941 miles

  • Oil service 43666 miles

  • Inspection 1 service 55300 miles

  • Oil service 61300 miles

  • Inspection ii service 68638 miles including engine oil flush

  • Front os brake calliper and fluid change 73000 miles

  • Sytner bmw health check 100% green 73453 miles
  • Oil service 76551 miles

  • Oil change using millers oil crx ls 75w-140 nt competition hd oil with 4% redline ls diferential oil change using millers oil crx ls 75w-140 nt competition hd oil with 4% redline ls friction modifier additive.

  • Valve clearance check 77983 miles

  • Inspection i service 81692 miles

  • Oil service 86121 miles

  • Coolant change with new drive belts 82560 miles

  • Gearbox oil change using mtf-lt2 gearbox oil 82560 miles

  • Oil service (during big end bearing replacement) including valve shim check at 88308 miles

  • Oil service 92831 miles

  • Inspection 2 service 96282 miles

  • Oil service 98682 miles

    Other work completed:

  • Steering wheel re-cover for asthetics only

  • Miltek cat back exhaust (on the ar when i bought it)

  • Smg gearbox upgrade to csl software

  • Recent genuine bmw front wishbones and track rod ends

  • new oem rear shock absorbers including upgraded polybush top mounts

  • the car uses no oil between services and is always golden at each oil service

  • rear inner wheel arches have been refurbished to prevent the onset of rust with a titan silver base coat, lacquer and finally protection wax

 

Mileage: Please refer to the photos for mileage showing
Make: BMW
Model: M3
Registration: YX53 YZY
Engine Size (cc): 3246
Transmission: 6 Speed Manual Petrol
Year of Manufacture: 2003
Date First Registered: 01/09/2003
MOT Expiry Date: 27/01/2027
Current V5: YES
Location: PICKERING
You can view from: Wednesday 13 May 2026 - Tuesday 19 May 2026.

Current V5 present. Paperwork includes Owner's Handbooks, a Service booklet containing 15 stamps and 1 written entry, some Car of the Day certificates from the BMW Car Club, MOT certificates, a Car of the Year award, and various invoices.

Please note that images 46-50 have been supplied by the vendor.

The vendor has provided the following:

  • E46 M3 SMG2
  • BMW Car Club GB 2 x car of the day winner and voted eastern region car of the year 2024
  • Full service history, including all important running-in service
  • Rear subframe reinforcement completed, including poly bushes
  • Vanos system refurbished and upgraded
  • Big end bearings replaced
  • Rear underside refurbished
  • Sills and jacking points are solid and waxoiled inside and out
  • Full history file with all MOT's and receipts from new
  • i bought the car nearly 9 years ago with 69,000 miles and have driven my car to 98,425 MILES.
  • 4 x 4000 miles old Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tyres on freshly refurbished and diamond cut
    original wheels.
  • Vanos refurbishment & Upgrade to Beisan Systems with Beisan vanos oil drive upgrade.
  • Big end bearings renewed with King Racing bearings and ARP bolts. (Original ones were very good).
  • RACP reinforced by Motion Motorsport along with Yellow poly bushes and front to back brake lines.
  • Rear end bushes replaced with 4 wheel alignment.
  • New OEM rear shock absorber’s with upgraded polybush mounts.

Regular service history-

  • Running in service 1297 miles
  • Brake fluid change. oil service & microfilter 7107 miles.

  • Inspection ii 18067 miles

  • Oil service 32941 miles

  • Oil service 43666 miles

  • Inspection 1 service 55300 miles

  • Oil service 61300 miles

  • Inspection ii service 68638 miles including engine oil flush

  • Front os brake calliper and fluid change 73000 miles

  • Sytner bmw health check 100% green 73453 miles
  • Oil service 76551 miles

  • Oil change using millers oil crx ls 75w-140 nt competition hd oil with 4% redline ls diferential oil change using millers oil crx ls 75w-140 nt competition hd oil with 4% redline ls friction modifier additive.

  • Valve clearance check 77983 miles

  • Inspection i service 81692 miles

  • Oil service 86121 miles

  • Coolant change with new drive belts 82560 miles

  • Gearbox oil change using mtf-lt2 gearbox oil 82560 miles

  • Oil service (during big end bearing replacement) including valve shim check at 88308 miles

  • Oil service 92831 miles

  • Inspection 2 service 96282 miles

  • Oil service 98682 miles

    Other work completed:

  • Steering wheel re-cover for asthetics only

  • Miltek cat back exhaust (on the ar when i bought it)

  • Smg gearbox upgrade to csl software

  • Recent genuine bmw front wishbones and track rod ends

  • new oem rear shock absorbers including upgraded polybush top mounts

  • the car uses no oil between services and is always golden at each oil service

  • rear inner wheel arches have been refurbished to prevent the onset of rust with a titan silver base coat, lacquer and finally protection wax

Auction: May Classic Vehicles & Memorabilia Auction, 21st May, 2026

Welcome to our May Auction!

The viewing period for this auction is Wednesday 13 May 2026 - Tuesday 19 May 2026. 

Prospective buyers are encouraged to view specific lots pre-auction and inspect paperwork if available.

The entrance fee is £5 per person during the viewing periods at our Pickering branch. 
This forms part of our annual fundraising to help local and national charities chosen by us.
Please note that we cannot allow under 16s, pets or handbags in the showrooms for viewing.
 
PLEASE NOTE: Please be aware that all lots are sold as seen and without any warranty implied or given. You must satisfy yourself as to a lot's description and condition before you decide to bid. We recommend that you inspect the lot in person during the general viewing days held prior to the auction or call us to arrange for an individual appointment.
 
Each auction throughout the year will witness a collection / donation.

 

 

Viewing

The viewing period for this auction is Wednesday 13 May 2026 - Tuesday 19 May 2026. 

Monday to Friday: 9am – 5pm

Saturday: 9am – 12pm

Auction Days are closed.

 

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