Highlights

Only 39,829 miles from new
Current keeper since 2003
Regularly serviced and maintained
Always garage stored and only dry use
Rare removable hard top included
Very good condition 190bhp 6cyl Z3
MOT to March 2025

The Appeal

BMW’s Z3 was a fine riposte to the MX5. It borrowed agile underpinnings from the firm’s sports saloons, plus a mouthwatering array of engines, all clothed in a distinctive shape that suited the retro times.

The cars have aged well and remain in high demand, particularly low mileage 2.8litre, straight six cars like this one. It is quite a gem, a low owner car that has been with the current keeper since 2003. He has kept the mileage below 40,000 miles by only using it on dry summer days for pleasure trips.

The history file is similarly fastidious, the car maintained regularly by the same local garage through most of its life. It has always been garaged when not in use.

The smart colour combination is complemented by a rare factory hard top that has the potential to make winter driving very comfortable. Recent work includes new rear tyres, a battery and replacement fuel pump and the car is MOT’d to March 2025. This is a lovely example and even the private plate is included.

History and Paperwork

First registered 16th April 1999
Factory built in October 1998
Only three registered keepers
Current keeper since 24th February 2003
Always maintained and serviced by the same garage since 2004
Vendor tells us that whatever the car has needed as been sorted quickly
Car purchased with 21,770 miles on clock and now on 39,817 miles
Always garaged by seller and only used in summer for pleasure drives
Genuine reason for sale
Private registration plate included
MOT valid until 13th March 2025 with one minor advisory
MOT test shows 39,817 miles on test and now on 39,829 miles
Factory book pack and handbooks
There is no service book but the history file is very comprehensive
Photographs of history file including invoices and receipts shown

The Condition

Attractive dark green metallic paintwork with beige leather interior and matching hard top
Very well kept car with few signs of use across paintwork and interior
Due to age and originality minor marks to be expected to paintwork such as stone chips
Some minor points to note to exterior fittings including front nearside indicator lense
Bodywork presents well particularly key areas such as wing bases and sills
Hard top and folding fabric roof both in very good condition with clear screens
Lattice alloy wheels in good order with only minor marks
Two rear tyres fitted in 2022 with few miles covered since
Underside presents well with no structural advisories on current MOT
Beige leather interior with matching carpets and seats piped smartly in dark green
Interior is well preserved with only light wear to oft-used areas such as driver’s bolster
Very original cabin with nice specification including factory wind break and heated seats
Fitted with an upgraded aftermarket Kenwood stereo
Vendor advises that there is play in the driver’s side seat runner
First aid kit and fire extinguisher included

The Mechanics

Highly regarded 190bhp 2,793 cc straight six engine
5spd manual gearbox
Regularly maintained by same local garage since 2004
Good history file showing regular servicing and maintenance
Low mileage confirmed by MOT history and history file
Vendor tells us that any faults have always been fixed quickly
Vendor tells us that the engine is running very sweetly
Fuel pump replaced 2024
New battery in July 2022
Vendor reports that it is a great car to drive and very responsive
No reported running or driving issues
Only one very minor mechanical and running gear advisory to note on MOT

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