For Sale For sale is my 1999 2.8l facelift (M52TU) Z3

[rmoconnor41]

Finished in Topaz Blue with contrasting beige leather interior.

5 Speed Manual, 99,000 miles. MOT until April 2026

Staggered 17” Style 18 alloys, Electric roof, AC, heated seats, 2 keys, Blaupunkt Bluetooth/DAB Stereo

Manufactured May 1999 and first registered Aug 1999 the car is UK spec delivered to a BMW dealer in the Netherlands. It is not an import; this was a way people avoided VAT back in the 90s.

I bought the vehicle with 92,531 miles in May 2021 and have I used it in the summer months only. It has always been garaged over winter.

Service History and Maintenance

The car has an extensive service history with a lot of work having been done recently to bring it to its present standard.

Service Book

26.06.01 Sytner BMW 10,307 Brake Fluid

23.03.02 Fairfield BMW 14.387 Oil Service

Undated Parkland Toyota Truro 23,716 Oil Service

03.03.06 Ocean Falmouth BMW 39,182 Oil Service Brake Fluid Coolant

12.03.08 Andrew Toms Car Sales St Austell 54,972 Oil Service

26.03.08 Ocean Falmouth BMW 55,130 Inspection 2

01.09.09 Ocean Torbay BMW 63.437 Oil Service Brake Fluid

31.10.08 Ocean Torbay BMW 68.333 Inspection 1

07..09.10 Ocean Torbay BMW 68593 Coolant

30.08.11 Ocean Torbay BMW 71,886 Brake Fluid

09.10.12 Ocean Torbay BMW Mileage Omitted Brake Fluid

28.11.13 AMS Autocentre Paignton 83.301Oil Service Inspection 2

30.10.15 Moores Motors Torquay 90,598 Oil Service

17.06.21 Taylors Garage Droxford 92,959 Oil Service Inspection2



During my ownership the vehicle has been maintained by either Iridium independent BMW specialists, Hampshire or at the Zed Shed. Work done in the past 4 years includes:-

New Falken rear tyres June 2021

New Handbrake Cable July 2021

New Exide Battery July 2021

Brake fluid change July 2021

New door handle gaskets July 2021

Replaced diff oil. July 2021

Replace inner and outer track rods August 2021

Replaced roof microswitch August 2021

Replace aerial grommet August 2021

Gearbox pins replaced at the ZedShed which included new gearbox oil. March 2022

New fuel return line, fuel feed line fuel hose and clamp March 2022

New front and rear anti roll bar drop links Mar 2022

New radiator viscous fan clutch May 2022

Replaced passenger seat bushings August 2022

New Sachs (OEM) front shocks and top mounts July 2022

New Sachs (OEM) rear shocks July 2022

Replaced Windscreen July 2022

Replaced original M steering wheel with a matching one August 2023

New front brake discs and pads April 2023

New N/S/F brake caliper and wheel bearing April 2023

New Valve cover gasket Jan 2024

Replaced power steering fluid April 2024

Replaced both post cat O2 sensors April 2024

New Fulda front tyres May 2024

New diff bush and diff oil May 2024

Secondary air pump delete

New rear beam bushes. https://zroadster.org/threads/the-quick-dirty-chronicles.68521/

Oil Change. June 2024

New fuel tank straps. May 2024

Replaced rear brake lines. May 2024

Headlights restored and wrapped in 3M surface protection film

Vanos seal service including new needle bearings and anti rattle rings. August 2024

New thermostat and coolant change November 2024

New complete PCV valve kit March 2025

Full set of Bosch spark plugs April 2025

New Vanos solenoid – April 2025

New Genuine BMW supplied MAF Sensor. May 2025

The car has very good MOT history with only very minor advisories.

https://www.check-mot.service.gov.uk/results?registration=T239+VVX&checkRecalls=true

Mechanically the car is very strong, but does currently suffer from an erratic idle when cold. Once warm it then runs perfectly.

Bodywork is in good condition with just a few scratches and small chips consistent with its age. There is no corrosion on the sills although there is a small dent underneath on the NS which is only noticeable up on a ramp. The interior is very clean and shows very little wear. The seat belt restraints are both undamaged and the electric seats work as they should.

The original powered roof is still very good and works perfectly with no leaks. I always keep it under a half cover. Sale will include the tonneau cover

Aircon would require a regas or service as it is not something I really use.

I am looking for £4950 or close offer. I will be sad to see it go although I now have my eye on something else. This is a very solid car with all major work completed.

The car is sold as seen and without warranty, so viewing is recommended. I am in SO32 Hampshire about 15 mins from Junction 7 of the M27. I am happy to take any videos you want or do Facetime, Whatsapp video calls if you are not local to me. Any questions please reply here or just drop me a PM

 

[rmoconnor41]

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[philby]

Still for sale?

 

[philby]

Has anything been done on the list of advisories on last MOT? Thanks Phil

 

[AntStark]

Has anything been done on the list of advisories on last MOT? Thanks Phil

I know this car well (I am not the owner) Unfortunately it was a new MOT tester at our local garage and clearly not used to looking at 25 year old cars. It’s all really superficial stuff. If you look on the ZedShed quick and dirty posts on here you will see what condition the underneath is in. All the important stuff like beam and diff bushes, suspension etc are done.

 

[philby]

I know this car well (I am not the owner) Unfortunately it was a new MOT tester at our local garage and clearly not used to looking at 25 year old cars. It’s all really superficial stuff. If you look on the ZedShed quick and dirty posts on here you will see what condition the underneath is in. All the important stuff like beam and diff bushes, suspension etc are done.

Thanks for bringing it up, I’m looking at 2 tomorrow a 2.9 and 3.00 both in the same colour but half the mileage. Not sure if it makes any difference? Similar price Phil

 

[AntStark]

I’d always buy on maintenance history rather than age or milage. Make sure you check that out. This one is enthusiast owned and pretty much the car equivalent of triggers broom.

 

[rmoconnor41]

Has anything been done on the list of advisories on last MOT? Thanks Phil

Phil That MOT is really annoying. I don’t think the young lad that tested it had ever seen a 26 year old car before with regard surface condition underneath or the coils. I wish I had challenged it because if you look at the previous tests back to 2019 . Nothing. It doesn’t leak oil. The car is never driven in the wet and is stored October to April.
The underneath can be seen on the forum and Lee at the shed would have flagged it up.