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Up for sale is a James Bond “GoldenEye” spec BMW Z3, finished in Atlantic Blue with Beige leather interior.
I bought this Z3 as a project with the intention of restoring her, but a change in circumstances (acquired a 3.0 Z4) means she now needs a new owner who can bring her back to glory. Mechanically solid with MOT until September 2026, she has great potential.
Key Details
Bodywork:
Final Note
A fun driver as-is, or an ideal light restoration project – now even better value due to the recent (and frustrating!) damage.
Unbelievably, while parked up ready for sale, this car was hit by a driver who then drove off. As a result, it needs a replacement driver’s wing mirror and has a dent in the driver’s door
Forum Price £1600 takes her
I bought this Z3 as a project with the intention of restoring her, but a change in circumstances (acquired a 3.0 Z4) means she now needs a new owner who can bring her back to glory. Mechanically solid with MOT until September 2026, she has great potential.
Key Details
- Year / Reg: 1998 (S)
- Engine: 1.9 E36 M44 (140 bhp)
- Transmission: 5-speed manual
- Mileage: 106,000
- Colour: Atlantic Blue
- Interior: Beige leather
- Wheels: Style 35 (Z Star) alloys, 16”
- First registered: 21 August 1998
- Owners: 8 former keepers
- MOT: Valid to 1 Sept 2026
- Recent work: New catalytic converter, front suspension arms, anti-roll bar links, suspension arm bushes
- Electric power hood (raises fine, but not down I use manual override at moment)
- Heated seats
- Electric sports seats
- Electric windows & mirrors
- Power steering
- M Sport steering wheel & gear knob
- AC Schnitzer pedals
- Blue hood with internal lining (added 2008)
- Custom stereo by 90s legend Peter Doidge – includes plaque, aux input, and excellent sound
- Beige mats to match interior
- New Bosch wipers
- 1 key & fob (fob never used)
Bodywork:
- New damage: driver’s wing mirror needs replacement, dent in driver’s door (see photos)
- Small lacquer peel spot on bonnet
- Some small bubbling/rust spots consistent with age
- Few scuffs/dings
- Passenger side mirror cracked (needs replacement cap)
- Driver’s bolster shows wear (would benefit from leather touch-up)
- Rev counter occasionally sticky, likely a contact clean
- Door card pin loose on driver’s side
- Small trim missing around handle
- Power roof raises but doesn’t lower (manual override works)
- Headlining sagging – common issue, could be tightened or replaced
- Alloys clean, no kerbing
- Near-side front tyre new; driver’s side front close to limit
- Rear tyres good tread but older
- Clean on inspection, sills in good shape
- MOT records show steady early use, with 42k miles added 2008–2012
- Since 2012, only 4,500 miles covered
- No original service book, but invoices included (see photos)
Final NoteA fun driver as-is, or an ideal light restoration project – now even better value due to the recent (and frustrating!) damage.
Unbelievably, while parked up ready for sale, this car was hit by a driver who then drove off. As a result, it needs a replacement driver’s wing mirror and has a dent in the driver’s door
Forum Price £1600 takes her
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