HIGHLIGHTS

Low mileage
Desirable M model
Removable hardtop included
Well presented

THE APPEAL

Launched in 1995, the BMW Z3 Roadster is based on the 3-Series E36 which also used the tried and tested semi-trailing arm suspension setup from the BMW E30 range. However, wanting to create a two-seater Roadster with a little extra, the M-Division engineers decided to use components from the E36 M3 Evo. Using these parts increased the track, which led to wider rear aches, giving the Z3 a more aggressive look topped off with quad exhausts, new bumpers and larger wheels. Inside, a full leather interior with extra instruments in the centre console lets you know this was something other than a regular Z3. It was the Z3M.

This lovely 1999 Z3M Roadster has been used very little in the past 12 years, covering just a few hundred miles each year, but it has still been regularly taken for an MOT to ensure everything is in good order. A recent check over in 2020 saw an invoice of £2,346.25, but this does mean the car had everything it needed to address a few minor issues.

THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK

V5 is present
UK Registered 6th May 1999
MOT valid until 20th October 2023
Service book with 11 stamps
MOT certificates from new
Owners handbooks present
Original sales brochure and price list
Two keys
Just 3 previous keepers
Approximately 2,800 miles covered in 12 years
Over £2,000 was spent in 2020 on a mechanical overhaul

THE INTERIOR

The Interior presents extremely well
Blue/black napa leather
Seats are in very good condition, with just a slight amount of colour wear to the driver’s bolster
The seat belt guide has split on the driver's seat (quite a common thing to happen)
Door cards are in good order
Dashboard has no noticeable scuffs or damage
The instruments are all reportedly working correctly
Odometer shows a reading of 61,748 miles
No warning lights are present with the engine running
The switchgear is in good condition with no signs of excessive wear
Original factory head unit is in place
Wind deflector
Inside the boot is clean and tidy
Original tool kit

THE EXTERIOR

Finished in the stunning Estoril Blue Metallic
The bodywork is in good order with no dings or dents
Shut lines are straight and even for the doors bonnet and boot
Stone chips are minimal to the front end; there are some small chips on the edge of the driver's door
Headlights are in good condition with no chips or cracks
The rear lights are also in good order
The M badges have started to fade, which is a common thing to happen
The windscreen and side windows are in good order
Window seals fit nicely with no signs of shrinkage
The convertible roof operates correctly going up and down
The roof is generally in good condition. There are some very small marks caused when the roof has been folded away
There is some age-related discolouration to the plastic rear window
Removable hardtop included, which is in excellent condition
Fitted with the original wheels, these are in good order with no signs of damage or corrosion
The tyres are matching and have a good amount of tread remaining

THE MECHANICS

3.2 litre straight-six
Five-speed manual gearbox
In 2020 the Z3M received the following
- Brake pipe replacement
- New belts
- Front track arms
- Track rod ends
- New battery
There was a new clutch fitted at 60,532 miles
The Z3M starts and runs as you would expect, with no untoward noises
It pulls strongly through the gears
No knocks or bangs are said to come from the suspension
The vendor reports the brakes bring the car to a halt in a straight line

SUMMARY

This is a fantastic opportunity to own a brilliant M-powered two-seater Roadster from BMW. It has only covered 61,748 miles, a new clutch was fitted just 1,216 miles ago, and a recent overhaul of the brakes and track rod ends and service ensures the Z3M is ready for its new home.

Perfect for the summer months, where you can enjoy the straight-six soundtrack with the roof down, and if you decide to use it when it's cooler, there is the removable hard top that can be fitted in seconds. The best of both worlds for a performance two-seater.

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