England star's BMW M3 for sale

The 26-year-old goalkeeper was the first owner of the 2008 BMW M3 DCT, which is powered by a mammoth 414bhp 4-litre V8 engine.

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Coupled with a lightweight body, the M3 can accelerate from 0-60mph in 4.9 seconds and on to an electronically-limited top speed of 155 mph.

The four-door saloon also benefits from BMW’s Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT).

The M3 comes fitted with 19-inch M-sport alloy wheels, leather interior, sat-nav, xenon headlights, electric heated seats and privacy glass. It also features USB and Bluetooth connectivity, and an onboard computer.

The M3 – which has done 23,000 miles since new – comes with a full BMW service history and an 18-month BMW warranty. Ben Foster’s name is documented in the log book.

Born in Warwickshire, Foster began his footballing career in 2000 and joined Stoke City less than a year later.

While on loan to Wrexham, he was spotted by Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson who promptly made a £1 million bid for the young player. He joined United in 2005 and had made his England debut by 2007.

In the 2009 League Cup Final at Wembley Stadium, Foster made a save from Tottenham's Jamie O'Hara in penalty time which gave United a 4–1 win. The League Cup title was theirs and Foster was named man of the match.

View a gallery of the iconic BMW M3 - every generation pictured

Powerful and practical, the BMW M3 is one of the motoring industry’s great success stories.

The current model is the fastest, most powerful, and most advanced M3 ever to wear the badge. It has also proved incredibly popular with celebrities such as Joe Calzaghe, whose M3 coupe appeared for sale on Auto Trader in 2007.

Ben Foster’s BMW M3 is advertised for sale by Ash Marques Ltd of Bolton, Lancashire, for £42,990.

There are currently more than 700 used BMW M3s for sale on Auto Trader.

By Rhian Angharad Jones

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