Highlights
- Rare Individual special order in Topaz blue with matching interior and roof
- Desirable 230bhp 3L M54 straight six with 5spd gearbox
- Only three former registered keepers with current ownership since 2020
- Comprehensive service history with 12 BMW services recorded
- Full interior and hood re-upholstery completed in 2013
- Recent service in 2023 less than 500 miles ago
- Garage-stored throughout most of its life
- MOT to January 2026
The Appeal
The Z3 is the classic you can trust. It’s got everything: BMW build and dynamics, stylish retro looks and, in the case of this 2000 car, the superb 230bhp 3L M54 straight six.
This car was factory ordered using the ‘Individual’ package which provided bespoke colour options, in this case smart Topaz Blue metallic paintwork with matching roof and two-tone blue and black interior. It looks great and is pleasingly factory original, including the five spoke alloys.
With just four keepers from new and under 48,000 miles, it is in very good order. The usual Z3 check areas such as arches, sills and panel edges present very well. The service book shows 12 stamps, most recently in 2023. The car has covered few miles since. The MOT runs to January 2026.
If you know the Z3, you’ll know that the 3L is the one you want. If all this is new to you, let us recommend a convertible that does what a classic does, but without the usual classic ‘idiosyncrasies.’
The vendor says:
“Beautiful car, increasingly popular as a weekend car. The 3.0L variant gives plenty of power and low-down torque. Drives beautifully on long motorway drives and is just as exciting on a country road. Likes to go sideways all the time, no matter the weather. No surprise with a 230 bhp rear-wheel drive car. The engine is always reliable and doesn't drink too much oil for a BMW. Everyone enjoys the Z3 as a car enthusiast or not; it catches the eye of everyone. It's inconspicuous but still manages to keep up with modern-day sports cars. Pure sports car with little to no electrical assistance, manual transmission and rear wheel drive, what's not to love?”
History and Paperwork
- Pre-delivery check completed on 03/10/2000
- First registered on 10/10/2000
- Four registered keepers from new
- Keeper changes in 2004, 2013, with the current owner since 2019 advised by the seller
- DVLA records current keeper from September 2020
- 12 BMW service stamps in service book according to the seller
- BMW Inspection 2 service in 2023 at 47,099 miles
- Full interior and hood re-upholstery carried out in 2013 we are told
- Garage-stored for the last 6 years and rarely used according to the seller
- The previous owner also stored the vehicle in a garage
- Folder containing all receipts and original delivery inspection notes
- Factory handbooks
- Factory first aid kit
- 2 keys
- V5C in current keeper’s name
- MOT to 17th January 2026 with a single advisory
The Condition
- Special order Topaz Blue with matching roof and interior
- Paintwork presents very well with some stone chips to front bumper
- Dark blue fabric folding roof in good condition and working order
- Five spoke factory alloys in good condition with the vendor stating they are ‘perfect’’
- Matching Pirelli tyres fitted
- Two-tone black and Topaz Blue leather with matching centre console trim
- Interior presents very well with only light wear to usual high traffic areas such as the driver’s bolster
- High specification car with heated seats, wind deflector and a/c
- Roof tonneau included
- Aftermarket additions include a strut brace and a Pioneer radio
- No structural advisories on MOT
The Mechanics
- M54 2,979cc 230bhp straight six engine
- 5spd manual gearbox
- Rear-wheel drive
- The vendor informs us the mechanical condition is working perfectly
- Engine is reported to be reliable
- Doesn't consume excessive oil for a BMW according to the seller
- Well-maintained throughout its life with 12 BMW service stamps
- Serviced in 2023 with a few miles since
- One single advisory on MOT
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