Highlights
- Powered by a 2.2-litre straight-six and equipped with a manual gearbox
- The vendor informs us that the car will be serviced prior to sale
- Passed its MOT test in December 2022, while wearing its Jersey registration number ‘J121014’
- Now UK Registered
The Appeal
BMW got a lot right with the Z3. A straight-six engine driving the rear wheels via a manual gearbox is always a great formula. Couple that with the Z3’s attractive styling and convertible roof, you have a very fine sports car indeed.
Here we have a smart 2001 example that’s spent much of its life in Jersey covering relatively few miles. Now back in the UK, it awaits its next owner and the vendor informs us that it will have been freshly serviced prior to collection.
Here we have a smart 2001 example that’s spent much of its life in Jersey covering relatively few miles. Now back in the UK, it awaits its next owner and the vendor informs us that it will have been freshly serviced prior to collection.
The History and Paperwork
- The car was originally registered here in the UK but spent much of its life in Jersey where it wore the registration ‘J121014’
- Now wears its mainland UK registration ‘Y36 DKC’ which was re-issued after the last MOT
- It passed an MOT test in December 2022
- V5C present
- Original book pack
The Interior
- Black leather upholstery in good condition for its age
- Besides some light creasing to the seats, they’re not excessively worn
- The vendor points out a small split in the passenger seat squab although this is not very noticeable and a replacement seat cover will be provided.
- Very presentable black carpeting
- The boot remains in good order with a few marks to the carpet
- Only light wear to the controls
- The dashboard appears free from damage
- The vendor informs us that everything works correctly
The Exterior
- The manual canvas roof is in good order and operates correctly
- Attractive blue paintwork with a few small blemishes
- There is light scratching near the fuel filler
- The vendor points out some small dints in the passenger door, bonnet and boot lid
- There are some scrapes under the front bumper which have been touched in
- Equipped with deep dished wheels and the originals are available also
- The vendor informs us that there are no signs of corrosion anywhere to be seen - thankfully the roads in Jersey are salt free so with UK examples becoming more prone to corrosion, this is a strong car to enjoy.
The Mechanics
- 2.2-litre straight six reportedly runs well and is in healthy order
- We’re told that the five-speed manual gearbox selects gears smoothly
- The vendor informs us that the car drives well, makes a great noise and is surprisingly rapid
- New brake pipes were fitted for the December 2022 MOT test
Summary
This is a very presentable low mileage example of the coveted BMW Z3. If you’re looking for a fun summer sports car or a donor vehicle for one of the many Z3-based replicas this smart BMW would be a great option.
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