Description
1998 BMW Z3 1. 9 manual... probably one of the best out there in terms of running gear and rust free body.
Full MOT until Dec 18th 2026. No advisories at all ! Maintained regardless of the cost. Currently owned by car engineer and enthusiast. M44 engine, 140 bhp 1998cc engine is such a strong and reliable engine.
Full service history . Work carried out in the last few years includes ( with receipts)
Rear shocks 2009
Rear spring 2009
Catalytic Converter 2016
Battery 2016
Alternator 2023
Aux belt 2023
Exhaust/ mid section/ cat 2023
Sills rebuilt and replaced with GRP sills so these will never rust away
All brake discs and pads around 2024
O/ S rear brake caliper 2024
New hood 2024
New GRP external sills 2024
ABS pump ( recon) 2024
Battery 2025
Windscreen 2025
Rear shock 2025
Complete coolant system replacement inc all hoses and plastic manifolds 2025
New water pump 2025
New Radiator 2025
Thermostat 2025
Crank sensor 2025
New exhaust system in cat and back box Dec 2025
Plug change Dec 2025
N/ s front caliper Dec 2025
Passenger seat bushes( common problem causing a rocking motion ) 2025
I'm sure there is more, all receipts are included! (I have a lot of photos showing recent maintenance)
Really good alloys and tyres
Perfect full leather interior, everything works. Seats move freely under electric power, power mirrors work. Includes an after market Bluetooth Sony stereo.
Comes with some spares inc rear shock, rear springs, spare set of alloys, bits and bobs inc side quarter panels, spare rear exhaust
Known issues ( I'm just being honest!)
-Super common ticker lift tick due to lack of use ( 1000 miles covered only in last 12 months). Likely will disappear when used! The 1. 9 engine ( m44 engine code) is a bombproof engine!
- Body is really good and rust free but potentially could have some light scratches polished out ( it is 28 years old!)
Numberplate
Can come with private plate 'YLZ 311' ( negotiable on price), but will revert to the original plate with is an 'S Reg' on completion of sale. I'm an engineer and teacher, with a Degree is Automotive Component Design, so have restored this to an excellent standard. No expense spared in my ownership. Owned for 2 years, bought from my next door neighbour who owned for 2 years, previous owner older gent. Garaged for most of its life. 6 previous owners in 28 years is low for a softop. Regretfully selling as I would like another classic and I can't therefore keep.
