1998 - R reg - BMW (E36) M3 EVOLUTION CONVERTIBLE - MANUAL
A well-kept example of BMW’s acclaimed modern classic convertible.
This E36-generation BMW M3 Convertible is offered for sale by its fifth owner from new, and is believed to be in completely original and unmodified condition.
1st owner - BMW Demonstrator from New
2nd owner - BMW Company Directors car from 08/ 09/ 98
3rd owner - Mr A ****** y - husband purchased car in 1999
4th owner - Mrs J ****** y wife from 16/ 09/ 2017
( only put car in her name to keep hold of personal registration )
Previously family owned from almost new
5th owner - Current owner from 12/ 02/ 2018
Covering less than 300 miles during current ownership of over 5 years ( this may rise as it may go on a test drive )
The odometer displays 98, 432 miles from new.
The most recent MOT test was on 6th April 2023 at 98, 429 miles
Under the bonnet is a naturally aspirated 3. 2-litre inline-six, delivering 316bhp to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual transmission.
This M3 Evolution is finished in Estoril Blue with a dark blue hood over a grey Nappa leather-trimmed cabin.
It rides on a set of 17-inch twin five-spoke ‘Style 24’ alloy wheels, wrapped in Bridgestone Potenza tyres.
The specification includes electric windows, a trip computer, and original BMW radio cassette player and cd auto changer in the boot.
Mill BMW Sunderland dealer number plates.
It will be accompanied by two keys.
Comes with matching Estoril Blue hard top which was purchased new with the car.
The alloy wheels are in excellent order, with no obvious scuffs or blemishes.
This E36 M3 Convertible is a handsome example of the acclaimed E36-generation performance hero, summarised by CAR magazine as “a fine, analogue driver’s car with a sparkling, howling engine”. Finished in the desirable shade of Estoril Blue and boasting a matching factory hard top as well as a manual gearbox, this M3 would make for a delightful summer cruiser or stylish modern classic daily driver.
A very impressive history file including every MOT certificate from new.
Accompanying the car is original owner’s manual, BMW service book & BMW Inspection sheets, a raft of invoices, spare wheel, and toolkit.
BMW M3 Running in service - This vehicle was in the ownership of BMW at the time the service was due
BMW Oil Service - 7, 094 miles - John Clark Ltd - BMW ( Tayside ) - 08/ 09/ 98
BMW Inspection 1 - 12, 400 miles - Prestons BMW - 10/ 11/ 99
BMW Oil Service - 19, 849 miles - Mill BMW Sunderland - 25/ 10/ 00
BMW Oil Service - 34, 670 miles - Mill BMW Sunderland - 5/ 02/ 03
BMW Inspection 1 - 39, 663 miles - Mill BMW Sunderland - 30/ 03/ 04
BMW Oil Service - 49, 983 miles - Mill BMW Sunderland - 2/ 11/ 05
BMW Inspection 1 - 57, 788 miles - Parkers Garage Sunderland - 03/ 4/ 07
BMW Oil Service - 71, 475 miles - Parkers Garage Sunderland - 06/ 4/ 09
BMW Inspection 1 - 78, 728 miles - Parkers Garage Sunderland - 08/ 4/ 10
BMW Oil Service - 86, 277 miles - Parkers Garage Sunderland - ( No date in service book )
BMW Inspection 1 - 93, 044 miles - Cliff’s Service Station Sunderland - 22/ 03/ 13
Cliff’s service station
Repairs for MOT - 97, 807 miles - 27/ 03/ 17
Supply and fit new dual mass flywheel and clutch kit
Brake pipes and Fuel pipes
Recon power steering rack
Track rod ends and other MOT requirements
Invoice total £2159. 43 - ( The car has done 700 miles since this work has been carried out )
Car has been in dry storage whilst in the ownership of present owner
Oil & filter service/ MOT prep 98, 420 miles - Darren Calendar Vehicle mechanic - 9/ 02/ 23
Full set of brake discs and pads + a new replacement caliper £600
This vehicle has been well looked after and maintained regardless of cost.
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