BMW M3 CSL (E46)
2003–2003
Lowest price
—
Median price
—
Highest price
—
Sold cars
1
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 1 lots

Based on 1 verified auction result
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Market value · recent verified sales
MSRP
—
Collectibility
9/10
Holy Grail
3-Year Forecast
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Not enough sales data
5-Year Forecast
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Not enough sales data
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Market scores
30
Desirability
Illiquid
10
Liquidity
Moderate
50
Resale Outlook
How many remain
See how many BMW M3 CSL remain on UK roads · 2025 Q4.
Licensed
52
Cars
SORN
112
Cars
Sourced from DVLA registration data via howmanyleft.co.uk. SORN = Statutory Off-Road Notification (registered but off-road).
Marque analyst note
The BMW M3 CSL E46 remains one of the rarest and most sought-after modern M cars, with only 1,383 units produced worldwide. Its Holy Grail collectibility rating reflects the model's technical significance and scarcity, though current market data in the UK is extremely sparse—we have tracked just a single transaction to date, with no active listings visible at present.
Liquidity constraints are acute for this model. The combination of minimal turnover and zero current stock suggests buyers face substantial time horizons when seeking examples, while sellers operate in an essentially private negotiation environment rather than an open auction or dealer market.
The absence of recent price movement data, mileage observations, and forward projections reflects the fundamental thinness of the market. Without a sufficient sample of recent transactions, establishing reliable valuation trends or condition norms remains impossible.
Collectors and investors should approach this model as an opportunistic acquisition only, with the understanding that exit strategies depend entirely on private networks rather than broad market liquidity. The rarity and engineering pedigree support long-term holding value, but transaction frequency offers no near-term price discovery.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
UK Park (DVLA)
- Still licensed52
- SORN'd (off-road)112
- Total in DVLA records164
- % of production11.9%
- All BMW M3 CSLs289
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)£450
- Maintenance£900
- Storage£2,400
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost£3,750
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months0
- Sell-Through0%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale Price—
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price Range—
- Total Sales Tracked1
Recent sales
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.