BMW M3 Competition 2012 (E92 LCI)

Description

This 2012 BMW M3 coupe was optioned with the Competition Package and has 55k miles following the current owner’s purchase in 2024. Powered by a 4.0-liter V8 paired with a six-speed manual transmission, the car is finished in Le Mans Blue Metallic over Bamboo Beige Novillo leather. Equipment includes 19″ Style 359 wheels, a limited-slip differential, xenon headlights, a carbon-fiber roof panel, rear Park Distance Control, heated front seats, navigation, dual-zone automatic climate control, and cruise control. The upper and lower rod bearings were replaced in 2024. This E92 M3 is offered on dealer consignment at no reserve with a clean Carfax report and a clean California title. The car is finished in Le Mans Blue Metallic (381) and features a carbon-fiber roof panel and a trunk lid spoiler. Additional exterior details include Shadowline trim, adaptive xenon headlights, rain-sensing wipers, rear Park Distance Control, and quadruple exhaust outlets. Close-up photographs of the exterior finish and trim are shown in the gallery below. The 19″ Style 359 wheels are mounted with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires. Competition Package equipment includes a lowered ride height compared to the standard M3 as well as retuned Electronic Damping Control (EDC) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC). Braking is handled by four-wheel vented and cross-drilled discs measuring 14.2″ and 13.8″ front and rear, respectively. The heated power-adjustable front sport seats are upholstered in Bamboo Beige Novillo leather, and Wood trim accents the dashboard and doors. Amenities include driver seat position-memory settings, iDrive with navigation, Comfort Access keyless entry, a CD stereo, dual-zone automatic climate control, and cruise control. The multifunction leather-wrapped steering wheel features tri-color stitching and frames an M-branded tachometer, a 200-mph speedometer, a central information display, and gauges for oil temperature and fuel level. The digital odometer indicates 55k miles, approximately 350 of which were added under current ownership. The 4.0-liter S65 V8 features double-VANOS variable valve timing and was factory rated at 414 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. The thermostat, engine mounts, and oil level sender were replaced in 2020, while the upper and lower rod bearings were replaced in August 2024. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual transmission and a Variable M Differential Lock. A short shifter kit has been installed. The transmission fluid was changed in 2022. The Carfax report is free of accidents or other reported damage.