Highlights
- Very tidy Light Red car with full black leather
- Only 64,218 documented miles from new
- Only three registered keepers
- Factory standard car including BMW radio
- Comprehensive recent maintenance including brake system overhaul
- ABS sensor, new battery and other recent repairs
- MOT to May 2026
The Appeal
The Z3 feels like the modern classic that has it all. Distinctive retro looks, agile E36-infused handling and reassuring BMW build quality all explain why early examples like this one are being considered anew by enthusiast.
Finished in stand-out Light Red with full black Oregon leather interior, it is a low mileage car showing just a shade over 64,000 miles. Recent work includes attention to the brakes, steering arms and fitting a new ABS sensor. It comes with lengthy MOT to May 2026.
This is a highly original, unmodified car in great condition with good maintenance records.
The vendor says:
“It is a lovely looking and solid / reliable car. We have always had it fully covered and on the drive since purchase and when not used and we believe that this has helped with the good condition of the soft top and rear 'windscreen'.”
History and Paperwork
- First registered 10th August 1998
- Three registered keepers
- Current keeper since May 2023
- Prior service and repair documentation available
- Mechanics have commented positively on the car's condition
- Always fully covered and kept on the drive when not in use
- Factory handbooks and wallet
- V5C in current keeper’s name
- Original BMW first aid kit
- MOT valid to 3rd May 2026
The Condition
- Attractive car in Light Red with well-kept paintwork for age and mileage
- Vendor advises minor scuffs to paintwork but not immediately noticeable
- Bodywork is well kept with usual Z3 check areas represented well
- Couple of small chips in the windscreen (have not affected MOT)
- Underside shown in photos with points to note
- No structural advisories on last MOT
- Black ‘Oregon’ full leather interior with slight wear to usual high traffic areas
- This includes minor wear to the driver’s bolster as shown
- Original BMW radio/CD unit still fitted
- Previous owner installed a microphone for telephone connection (not currently used or connected)
- All switches and instruments reported to be in working order
- Tool box in boot appears complete with original tools
- Black fabric soft top mechanism functions correctly.
- Soft top fabric in good condition for its age
- Everything believed to be factory fitted
- Slight scratches on nearside wing mirror
The Mechanics
- 1,895cc M44 140bhp inline-four engine
- 5-speed manual transmission
- Engine runs well according to the seller
- Slight noise from power steering system
- Vendor states that her mechanic advises that this is normal for the age of the vehicle
- Well-maintained with lots of recent maintenance as detailed below
Recent maintenance including:
- Replacement of offside front calliper
- ABS sensor replacement to resolve intermittent warning light
- Oil leak fixed with a new filter housing gasket and sump bolt
- Coolant system flushed and refilled
- Both offside and nearside steering arms replaced
- Brake fluid renewal
- Interior seat plastic bushes replaced to eliminate seat movement during braking
- New battery recently installed
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