Highlights

One of only 165 RHD Z3M Coupés produced worldwide, with just 123 destined for the UK market
Former BMW UK press launch car and EVO magazine 'Fast Fleet' vehicle
Desirable late-production S54-engined variant
Service history with 12 documented entries from new, we are told
New Continental tyres, brake discs, and pads reportedly fitted

The Appeal

The Z3M Coupé remains one of BMW's most distinctive and characterful performance cars. Its shooting brake silhouette divided opinion on launch but has since earned genuine icon status, and the later S54-engined cars, produced from late 2000, are widely regarded as the definitive version. With 315 bhp from the same 3.2-litre straight-six found in the E46 M3, the S54 brought a smoother, torquier, and more responsive character to an already compelling package. Only 165 right-hand drive examples were produced worldwide, with just 123 for the UK market, making this a genuinely rare car.

This particular example carries notable provenance. First registered in April 2001 by BMW UK as their press launch car, it was subsequently entrusted to Harry Metcalfe and the team at EVO magazine, joining their celebrated 'Fast Fleet' for 11 months. It featured on the magazine's cover as part of their 'Gran Turismo 5' article, and copies of the relevant issues accompany the car. Finished in Titan Silver Metallic over black leather and specified with a sunroof, Harman Kardon hi-fi, cruise control, heated seats, electric mirrors, and a 6-CD player, it was comprehensively equipped from new.

The service history reportedly runs to 12 documented entries, from the run-in service at 974 miles through to an Inspection 1 service carried out by a BMW dealer in July 2024 at 65,300 miles. The car is offered from a small private collection having been stored over winter, and the vendor describes it as a nicely original and diligently maintained example.

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Key Information

Mileage: 65,843 miles indicated
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 15 June 2027; one advisory noting a minor oil leak to monitor
Technical specs: S54B32 3.2-litre inline-six, 315 hp, 251 lb-ft torque, 5-speed manual ZF transmission
Paperwork: service history folder with receipts from new, we are told; 12 editions of EVO magazine from 2001 included

Reported service history:

07/24 - 65,843 miles - BMW Vertu Stockton (Inspection 1 Service)
09/20 – 63,900 miles – BMW Dealer 16258 (Oil Change Service)

11/17 – 63,550 miles – Newhall BMW (Inspection 2 Service)

11/15 – 63,176 miles – Newhall BMW (Oil Change Service)

10/13 – 61,359 miles – GC Motors Harrogate (Oil Change Service)

06/11 – 56,606 miles – GC Motors Harrogate (Inspection 1 Service)

05/09 – 52,412 miles – BMW Dealer 16319 (Oil Change Service)

10/06 – 44,809 miles – BMW Dealer 16319 (Inspection 2 Service)

09/04 – 34,880 miles – BMW Dealer 16231 (Oil Change Service)

06/02 – 25,923 miles – BMW UK Distribution Centre (Inspection 1 Service)

10/01 – 14,159 miles – BMW Dealer 16113 (Oil Change Service)

04/01 – 974 miles – BMW Dealer 80210 (Run-in Service)

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The Detail

Most recent service (Inspection 1) carried out by a BMW dealer in July 2024 at 65,300 miles, we are told
New Continental tyres reportedly fitted
New brake discs and pads reportedly fitted
Fire extinguisher fitted
Toolkit supplied
Stored over winter prior to sale
The vendor reports a small mark on the passenger door (3–4 mm), reportedly from another car door
The vendor notes one slight mark on the driver's seat but describes the interior as otherwise presenting well

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