BMW Z3 M Cabrio (1999)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment conducted
  • 104 photos
  • Video including engine running
• Mileage of 116,721 km is verifiable via the service history booklet and TÜV documents
• Accident-free and currently registered with a valid TÜV inspection through 05/2027

Facts & Specifications

• Year built: 1999
• First registration: Japan
• Engine: 3.2-liter inline-six S50 engine with 321 PS
• Transmission: Manual transmission
• Exterior color: Cosmos Black (color code 303)
• Interior: Two-tone leather seats, brown-orange and black
• TÜV valid until 05/2027
• Features:
  • Air conditioning
  • Power convertible top
  • Heated seats, both seats
  • Power windows
  • Leather interior with silver trim and chrome rings
  • M instrument cluster
  • M leather steering wheel with airbag and M emblem
  • M gearshift knob
  • M front apron
  • M gills
  • Widened rear section
  • Four individual exhaust tips
  • 17-inch M double-spoke wheels, Style 40
  • M emblem on the rear
  • Three M auxiliary gauges in the center console (analog clock, outside temperature, oil temperature)
• The following modifications were made:
  • Parking light rings (“Angel Eyes”) retrofitted in the headlights
  • Aftermarket radio installed in the single-DIN slot
  • Seats reupholstered with gray-and-black velour fabric

Condition

Exterior

• The exterior color of the BMW Z3 M Roadster 3.2 is Cosmos Black
• The body is in good condition with slight signs of wear and minor scratches or dents
• Some repainting has been done
• M-specific design elements such as the front splitter, gills, widened rear section, and four exhaust tips are factory-installed
• 17-inch M double-spoke wheels with sufficient tire tread are present

Interior

• The BMW Z3 M Roadster 3.2 is equipped with two-tone leather seats in brown-orange and black; the center panels have been newly upholstered in velour
• The interior is in good condition with slight signs of wear and minimal soiling
• M leather steering wheel with airbag and M emblem in original condition
• M gearshift knob with shift pattern and M instrument cluster
• Silver trim panels with chrome rings on the dashboard and center console
• Air conditioning, lighting, and comfort-related electrical systems are working perfectly

Technical Specifications

• Ready to drive immediately and registered
• The 3.2-liter engine and manual transmission are in good, functional condition
• Vanos system replaced, soft top resealed, shift lever guide replaced, rear axle bearings replaced
• Complete service history available, with documented services in Germany since 2016
• Last service performed in April 2023
• There are no known technical defects

History

Ownership History

• 1999 to [PLACEHOLDER: Year acquired by first German owner]: First owner in Japan
• [PLACEHOLDER: Year] to present: 2nd owner in Germany (purchased from the importer)

Service History

• September 2004 at approx. 21,950 km – Japanese Shaken inspection (comprehensive inspection) with excellent emissions readings: CO 0.01%, HC 8 ppm, tire tread depth front and rear 7.0 mm, brake pad thickness front 9.5 mm and rear 7.0 mm
• May 5, 2016, at 95,794 km – Oil change, Inspection II, brake fluid, coolant, microfilter, MTF LT-2 transmission fluid, rear axle MSP/A replaced; Rhein Rothenburg dealership (3,840.76 EUR); TÜV report 11-2016
• March 5, 2018 at 99,714 km – Oil service, new spark plugs; H. Raab Automobile, Master Mechanic Specialized Shop
• April 20, 2019 at 103,926 km – Oil service and brake fluid; Rhein Rothenburg Auto Dealership
• April 2023 at 116,700 km – Last documented service
• Documented investments by current owner: approx. 10,000 EUR

Documents

• Japanese warranty booklet
• Japanese inspection and maintenance logbook
• German BMW service booklet with three completed maintenance entries from 2016–2019
• Dashboard folder containing the German and Japanese service books as well as owner’s manuals in German, English, and Japanese

Summary

For sale is a BMW Z3 M Roadster 3.2 in Cosmos Black with two-tone leather interior, first registered on September 8, 1999, in Japan. The vehicle was imported to Germany and has been cared for and regularly serviced by a second owner for some time. With 116,700 km on the odometer and a complete service history, the M Roadster has a verifiable history, documented by Japanese inspection reports from 2004 and German service entries dating back to 2016. Major repairs, such as the Vanos replacement, re-sealing of the soft top, and replacement of the rear axle bearings, underscore the careful maintenance carried out by the current owner. The vehicle has never been in an accident, is fully registered, is in good condition, and is ready to drive immediately.