1998 1999 BMW Z3 M Coupé

Highlights

• 35,422 miles
• European-specification M Coupé powered by the motorsport-derived S50B32 3.2-litre inline-six
• Finished in desirable Estoril Blue Metallic with Style 40 alloy wheels
• Optional extra sunroof
• Right-hand drive example originally registered new in Portugal in September 1999, later imported to the UK
• To be serviced (Inspection II) in readiness for its next keeper

The Appeal

Powered by the S50/S52 straight-six from the E36 M3, and famously stiffer than the standard Z3 thanks to its shooting-brake roofline, the Z3 M Coupé became a favourite among BMW's own engineers, reportedly the fastest car around the Nürburgring in period testing, ahead of even the M3. Nicknamed the "clownshoe" for its singular looks, it's since become one of the most respected driver's cars BMW ever built, prized for its razor-sharp chassis and uncompromising, function-over-form ethos.
This example was originally registered new in Portugal in September 1999 before arriving in the UK, where it has remained since. It wears the highly regarded Estoril Blue Metallic finish and is accompanied by its V5C, book pack, stamped service book, various MOT certificates and invoices tracing its history from the pre-delivery inspection onwards. Service records show care from both BMW dealers and marque specialists over the years. In preparation for its next keeper, the car is to receive an Inspection II service.

Key Information

• Mileage: 35,422 miles (supported by service records)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom (originally registered in Portugal)
• Technical specs: 3.2-litre S50B32 inline-six, five-speed manual
• Paperwork: V5C, book pack, stamped service book, various MOT certificates and invoices

Service history:
*To be serviced (Inspection II) in readiness for its next keeper

09/18 – 35,360 miles – Deutsch Tech (BMW & Mini Specialist)

• Carried out scheduled Inspection service

07/18 – 35,300 miles – Deutsch Tech (BMW & Mini Specialist)

• Replaced brake fluid

11/02 – 15,177 miles – Specialist Cars Stevenage

• Carried out scheduled Inspection I service

01/00 – 2,044 miles – Wellsway BMW

• Completed official 2,000 km running-in check service

09/99 – 0 miles – BAVIERA-Comércio de Automóveis, S.A.

• Pre-delivery inspection completed and registered new on 16/09/1999

The Detail

• Estoril Blue Metallic (Paint Code 335)
• Style 40 alloy wheels
• Optional extra sunroof
• Estoril Blue Nappa leather on the outer seat bolsters, headrest sides, and door card inserts, paired with Black Nappa leather across the horizontal centre pleats and cushion section
• Last recorded service carried out at 35,360 miles in September 2018 by Deutsch Tech, a BMW and Mini specialist
• Brake fluid replaced in July 2018 at 35,300 miles
• Inspection I service carried out at 15,177 miles in November 2002 by Specialist Cars Stevenage
• Official 2,000 km running-in check completed at 2,044 miles in January 2000 by Wellsway BMW
• Pre-delivery inspection completed and registered new on 16 September 1999 in Portugal

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