Highlights
- Individual two-tone interior
- Less than 75,000 miles
- Desirable 2.2 ‘six’
The Appeal
Offering nimble driving characteristics with a range of BMW engines and a drop-top roof, the Z3 Roadster enjoys an enduring appeal amongst owners and driving enthusiasts alike, whilst their plentiful nature ensures a keen knowledge base and strong parts supply.
This example is a 2.2-litre non-sport version, boasting a strong factory specification, low milage and desirable BMW Individual features.
History and Paperwork
- V5 Registered keepers document
- Purchased by a serial car collector, this Z3 has spent an extended period of time outside
- The car does not have a current MoT certificate, and failed on 13 July 2023 at 72,887 miles due to an emissions fault, and an advisory for worn front brake discs
- New Spark Plugs Fitted September 2023
- New Battery Fitted 2023
The Interior
- Factory-order BMW Individual two-tone leather interior
- Good condition throughout
- Some signs of mould/damp on the rear of the seat bases due to being stored outside
- Commensurate usage patina on high-traffic areas such as the steering wheel, shifter and door cards/pulls
- During our photo shoot, the dashpod gauges were inoperable, showing error code EEP_2
- The tool kit in the boot is partially complete
The Exterior
- Cosmos Black Metallic paintwork in good condition
- Desirable 17-inch Z3 Alloys in great shape
- Soft-top in good condition, showing no signs of any rips or tears
- Rear window slightly discoloured
- No major bodywork damage, scuffs or scrapes noted, though there are a few small scratches and the usual stone chips visible to the front end along with a paint transfer mark on the offside wing mirror
- A full machine polish/paint correction would be advised to remedy the flat paintwork, though this is not essential
The Mechanicals
- 2.2-litre inline-six engine with 170bhp, sent rearwards through a five-speed manual transmission
- Starts, runs and drives with no obvious issues (other than the aforementioned gauge cluster problem)
- Engine bay in good condition throughout, though the fan shroud requires some attention and is currently covered with electrical tape
- A new MoT certificate is needed before the car is used on the road again
Summary
Offered for sale with a strong factory specification and desirable colour combination, this Z3 boasts the more desirable inline-six engine, and requires only some light fettling to get it back on the road once again - a tantalising light project for the keen mechanic, and one which should see you eek out the rest of summer with the roof down on a B-road of your choice.
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