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196 Used BMW M3 cars for sale

BMW M32018 - 3.0 BiTurbo Competition DCT Euro 6 (s/s) 4dr

2018 - 3.0 BiTurbo Competition DCT Euro 6 (s/s) 4dr53

£29,748

Finance available £591 pm

  • 3L
  • 78.0K

    Miles
  • Petrol
  • Automatic
  • Saloon

UP PRESTIGE LTD

01746331186 *

BMW M32018 (18) - M3 4dr DCT [Competition Pack]

2018 (18) - M3 4dr DCT [Competition Pack]23

Low Mileage

£34,995

Finance available £698 pm

  • 3L
  • 42.0K

    Miles
  • Petrol
  • Semi Auto
  • Saloon

DIRECT CAR SALES LIMITED

01233229365 *

3.8/5 Stars

BMW M32012 (12) - M3 DCT COUPE 2-Door

2012 (12) - M3 DCT COUPE 2-Door38

Low Mileage

£20,999

Finance available £411 pm

  • 4L
  • 75.0K

    Miles
  • Petrol
  • Automatic
  • Coupe

Bexhill Motors Eastbourne

01323403942 *

4.2/5 Stars

BMW M31996 (98) - 3.2 M3 EVOLUTION 2d 316 BHP 2-Door

1996 (98) - 3.2 M3 EVOLUTION 2d 316 BHP 2-Door21

Low Mileage

£24,995

  • 3.2L
  • 112.0K

    Miles
  • Petrol
  • Manual
  • Coupe

Eclipse Car Sales Limited

02392006073 *

4.5/5 Stars

BMW M32002 - M3 2dr with hardtop good spec automatic

2002 - M3 2dr with hardtop good spec automatic12

Reduced

£10,695

Finance available £217 pm

  • 3.2L
  • 107.0K

    Miles
  • Petrol
  • Manual
  • Convertible

Y S Motors

01494928876 *

0/5 Stars

BMW M32005 (05) - E46 M3 Coupe 3.2 SMG 2-Door

2005 (05) - E46 M3 Coupe 3.2 SMG 2-Door30

Low Mileage

£24,995

Finance available £493 pm

  • 3.2L
  • 46.9K

    Miles
  • Petrol
  • Semi Auto
  • Coupe

4 Star Classics

01420551490 *

5/5 Stars

BMW M32021 (71) - 3.0 BiTurbo Competition Steptronic Euro 6 (s/s) 4dr

2021 (71) - 3.0 BiTurbo Competition Steptronic Euro 6 (s/s) 4dr62

Low Mileage

£51,990

  • 3L
  • 21.2K

    Miles
  • Petrol
  • Automatic
  • Saloon

LKC Motors

01909491436 *

BMW M31999 (T) - M3 Evolution 2dr

1999 (T) - M3 Evolution 2dr20

Low Mileage

£19,995

Finance available £390 pm

  • 3.2L
  • 66.2K

    Miles
  • Petrol
  • Manual
  • Convertible

Coleshill Car Sales

01675623133 *

2.9/5 Stars

BMW M32014 (64) - 4dr DCT Petrol Saloon

2014 (64) - 4dr DCT Petrol Saloon45

Low Mileage

£25,000

  • 3L
  • 51.2K

    Miles
  • Petrol
  • Automatic
  • Saloon

Vertu Volkswagen Leeds

01134676309 *

3.2/5 Stars

BMW M32002 (52) - 3.2i CS SMG Euro 4 2dr

2002 (52) - 3.2i CS SMG Euro 4 2dr62

Low Mileage

£13,995

Finance available £290 pm

  • 3.2L
  • 109.0K

    Miles
  • Petrol
  • Automatic
  • Coupe

T and T Motors

01924665188 *

0/5 Stars

BMW M32004 (54) - M3 2dr SMG Auto

2004 (54) - M3 2dr SMG Auto26

£24,995

Finance available £493 pm

  • 3.2L
  • 177.0K

    Miles
  • Petrol
  • Semi Auto
  • Convertible

Chilton Motoring

01296324583 *

0/5 Stars

BMW M32003 (52) - 3.2i 2dr

2003 (52) - 3.2i 2dr30

Low Mileage

£11,995

Finance available £246 pm

  • 3.2L
  • 145.7K

    Miles
  • Petrol
  • Manual
  • Convertible

Rodden Road Cars

01373481367 *

BMW M32022 (22) - M3 Competition 4dr Step Auto

2022 (22) - M3 Competition 4dr Step Auto7

£58,990

Finance available £1,191 pm

  • 3L
  • 37.5K

    Miles
  • Petrol
  • Automatic
  • Saloon

GC Motors

01423396999 *

BMW M32006 (55) - 3.2 Coupe 2dr Petrol SMG Euro 4 (343 ps)-Nice Low Mileage Example-Finished

2006 (55) - 3.2 Coupe 2dr Petrol SMG Euro 4 (343 ps)-Nice Low Mileage Example-Finished42

Reduced

£21,950

Finance available £430 pm

  • 3.2L
  • 77.0K

    Miles
  • Petrol
  • Automatic
  • Coupe

Rix Motors

01925917564 *

BMW M32005 (05) - 3.2 M3 SMG 2d-Here We Have a very rare Individual, Silverstone Edition E46 2-Door

2005 (05) - 3.2 M3 SMG 2d-Here We Have a very rare Individual, Silverstone Edition E46 2-Door39

Reduced

£32,950

Finance available £656 pm

  • 3.2L
  • 75.0K

    Miles
  • Petrol
  • Automatic
  • Coupe

Rix Motors

01925917564 *

BMW M32023 - M3 Competition 4dr Step Auto

2023 - M3 Competition 4dr Step Auto19

Low Mileage

£61,898

  • 3L
  • 15.1K

    Miles
  • Petrol
  • Automatic
  • Saloon

Arnold Clark Manchester Corvette / LUXE

01616967076 *

4.7/5 Stars

BMW M32012 - 4.0 iV8 Coupe 2dr Petrol DCT Euro 5 (420 ps)

2012 - 4.0 iV8 Coupe 2dr Petrol DCT Euro 5 (420 ps)58

Low Mileage

£38,950

Finance available £780 pm

  • 49.0K

    Miles
  • Petrol
  • Automatic
  • Coupe

Farlan Automotives Limited

02038730401 *

4.5/5 Stars

BMW M32021 - M3 Competition 4dr Step Auto

2021 - M3 Competition 4dr Step Auto10

Reduced

£52,945

Finance available £1,067 pm

  • 3L
  • 37.0K

    Miles
  • Petrol
  • Semi Auto
  • Saloon

Loughbeg Motors Services & Sales

02894339824 *

BMW M32023 - M3 CS 4dr Step Auto

2023 - M3 CS 4dr Step Auto14

£95,000

  • 3L
  • 450.0

    Miles
  • Petrol
  • Automatic
  • Saloon

BMW M32001 - 3.2 M3 Convertible 2-Door

2001 - 3.2 M3 Convertible 2-Door13

Low Mileage

£14,995

Finance available £313 pm

  • 3.2L
  • 100.0K

    Miles
  • Petrol
  • Manual
  • Convertible

David Graves

01943668892 *

4.3/5 Stars

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Why buy a used BMW M3?

If you're in the market for a saloon car that's extremely fast, premium and stylish, then a used BMW M3 is a great choice. With high-end performance, this four-door saloon offers incredible acceleration and speed. Based on the regular 3 Series, the M3 is inherently practical, even for a family, with a decent amount of space for passengers and a large boot to match.

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Pros

  • Manual gearbox available
  • Aggressive looks and standing
  • Top-end performance

Cons

  • Noise isn’t that great
  • Poor economy
  • Interior design rather dull in old models

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Different generations of used BMW M3

The history of the M3 goes all the way back to 1986, with its original years spent as a coupé. Then, in 1994 (during the second generation), the four-door saloon was introduced. By 2013, BMW decided to split the M3 coupés and convertibles from the saloon lineup, creating the M4. Since then, the M3 has only been available as a high-performance saloon, now in its sixth generation. BMW continues releasing updates to the powertrain and new styling features that keep this model popular.

First Generation (2022 to Present)

First Generation (2022 to Present)
Fuel type:
Petrol
Engine Size:
3
MPG:
26 - 28
Acceleration:
3.5 - 3.6 seconds
Boot space:
500 L capacity
NCAP Safety rating:
stars
  • Greenest

    M3 xDrive Competition M 5dr Step Auto

  • Cheapest

    M3 xDrive Competition M 5dr Step Auto

  • Fastest

    M3 CS xDrive 550 5dr Step Auto

Seventh Generation (2020 to 2022)

Seventh Generation (2020 to 2022)
Fuel type:
Petrol
Engine Size:
3
MPG:
27 - 28
Acceleration:
3.4 - 3.9 seconds
Boot space:
480 L capacity
NCAP Safety rating:
stars
  • Greenest

    M3 Competition 4dr Step Auto

  • Cheapest

    M3 Competition 4dr Step Auto

  • Fastest

    M3 CS 4dr Step Auto

Sixth Generation (2015 to 2018)

The main changes to the sixth generation were drivetrain updates. For the first time, the M3 was available with all-wheel drive, offering more capability. However, the manual gearbox was only paired with rear-wheel drive.

Tech enhancements were also released, including a head-up display, parking assistance, a professional driver-assist package and a heated steering wheel. Because the M3 is compatible with all M Performance Parts, some models may also have additional components, such as body kits and wings.

Sixth Generation (2015 to 2018)
Fuel type:
Petrol
Engine Size:
3
MPG:
31 - 34
Acceleration:
3.9 - 4.3 seconds
Boot space:
480 L capacity
NCAP Safety rating:
stars
  • Greenest

    M3 4dr DCT

  • Cheapest

    M3 4dr

  • Fastest

    M3 CS 4dr DCT

Fifth Generation (2014 to 2015)

BMW was able to reduce some of the M3's weight, which added to the performance. To do this, aluminium was used for the body panels and carbon fibre was added to the driveshaft and roof. Also, BMW improved the brake design by replacing its calipers with double-pistons and by offering an optional four-piston ceramic design. This was the first generation that was solely offered as a saloon model, with the M3 coupé and convertible now in their own lineup.

In 2016, BMW released a small design update with full LEDs added to the taillights and some new colours offered. Another update occurred in 2018 when BMW changed the lower front bumper on the M3.

Fifth Generation (2014 to 2015)
Fuel type:
Petrol
Engine Size:
3
MPG:
32 - 34
Acceleration:
4.1 - 4.3 seconds
Boot space:
480 L capacity
NCAP Safety rating:
stars
  • Greenest

    M3 4dr DCT

  • Cheapest

    M3 4dr

  • Fastest

    M3 4dr DCT

Fourth Generation (2007 to 2013)

Of all the M3 models, this generation was the heaviest, but it was also filled with many luxury touches. During these years, the M3 was available in all three bodystyles: a saloon, a coupé and a convertible. The convertible model featured a power-retractable hard top for instant open-air access.

During this generation, BMW released the seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, improving the acceleration time because the paddle shifters shortened the pauses between shifts. Updates also occurred in 2011 when minor changes were made to the interior.

Fourth Generation (2007 to 2013)
Fuel type:
Petrol
Engine Size:
4
MPG:
21 - 25
Acceleration:
4.6 - 5.3 seconds
Boot space:
210 - 450 L capacity
NCAP Safety rating:
stars
  • Greenest

    M3 4dr DCT

  • Cheapest

    M3 4dr

  • Fastest

    M3 2dr DCT

Used BMW M3 FAQ's

Which is the most popular engine in the BMW M3?

The M3 has only been available with petrol engines, but they offer plenty of power and excitement. The 502bhp Competition M engine has been popular with drivers. It has the same power as the base Competition variant but with greater acceleration and fuel economy.

Which are the most popular model variants?

The standard M3 is the most popular variant, due to standard features such as three-zone climate control, parking sensors with rear parking camera, and sports seats. However, there are other variants. When browsing, you'll also see many used examples of the M3 Competition, which is the standard variant of newer models.

What optional extras should I look out for?

Customers should look out for the Competition Pack with its adaptive M suspension, 20-inch star alloy wheels, active M differential and M sport exhaust. It can also come with the BMW Advanced loudspeaker system and lightweight sports seats.

Is the BMW M3 a good family car?

Yes, the BMW M3 has enough room to hold four adults comfortably. There are also ISOFIX points for child seats included and a decent-sized boot for holding groceries or luggage. The only negative would be running costs in terms of lower fuel economy, and increased cost of maintenance items such as tyres, brakes and routine servicing.

Is there a hybrid version of the BMW M3?

No, BMW hasn't built an M3 with a hybrid engine yet.

Is the BMW M3 available as a manual in the UK?

Older generations of the M3 can be found on the used market with manual transmissions. However, since the latest generation was launched, only automatic gearbox examples came to the UK.

Is there a four-wheel drive version available?

Up until recently, the BMW M3 was only offered with rear-wheel drive. It wasn't until the 2020 lineup arrived that a four-wheel drive option was released. Since then, both have been available, so they can both be found among used M3s.

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