BMW Z3 M Roadster (1997)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
  • 172 images
  • Video including engine running
  • Paint thickness measurement
• A brief assessment from 2022 is available; condition rating 2+, market value 39,000 euros
• The last service was performed in May 2026
• Mileage of 114,994 kilometers, verifiable via the service record book

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1997
• Engine: 3.2-liter inline-six S50B32 with 321 PS (236 kW)
• Transmission: 5-speed manual
• Exterior color: Cosmos Black Metallic
• Interior: Black leather
• TÜV valid through May 2028
• Equipment:
  • KW V3 coilover suspension, like new
  • G-Power exhaust system
  • AC Schnitzer front spoiler
  • D&W front strut bar
  • New soft top cover or soft top in like-new condition
  • Powder-coated aluminum wheels

Condition

Exterior

• Exterior color is Cosmos Black Metallic
• The body is in good condition with only minor age-related signs of wear
• According to the available brief assessment, the hood has been repainted (Image 148).
• Paint thickness measurements on the tested components yielded values between 220 and 416 micrometers (Image 165).
• There is a known instance of repaired accident damage
• The convertible top is in like-new condition
• The aluminum wheels are powder-coated
• There is no known damage to the paint or bodywork
• There is no known rust
• The tires have a tread depth of approximately 6.5 mm on the front left and front right, and approximately 3.5 mm on the rear left and rear right (Figure 165).

Interior

• The interior is upholstered in black leather
• The interior is in good condition with a slight patina
• There are no known damages to the interior.

Technical

• The vehicle is registered and roadworthy
• There are no known technical defects
• The 3.2-liter inline-six S50B32 runs flawlessly
• The 5-speed manual transmission shifts smoothly
• There are no known defects in the braking system
• The KW V3 coilover suspension is in like-new condition
• The G-Power exhaust system enhances the vehicle’s sporty sound
• The last service was performed in May 2026

History

Ownership History

• First delivery: Germany
• Initial registration: August 1, 1997
• Number of owners: 5
• Known to have been repaired after an accident

Service History

• Complete vehicle history verifiable through documents, invoices, and receipts
• May 2026: last service
• Investments totaling approximately 8,000 euros

Documents

• Complete service record available (Images 141–145)
• Brief appraisal dated March 25, 2022 available, condition rating 2+, market value 39,000 euros (Images 146–164)
• Documents, invoices, and receipts regarding the vehicle’s history available

Summary

For sale is a 1997 BMW Z3 M Roadster in black with a black leather interior and a verifiable mileage of 114,994 kilometers. The roadster was originally delivered in Germany, is now in its fifth ownership, is registered, and comes with a service history booklet as well as a brief appraisal with a grade of 2+. The body is in good condition with only slight age-related signs of wear. What makes this Z3 M Roadster particularly attractive is its 3.2-liter inline-six engine producing 321 PS, the 5-speed manual transmission, the like-new KW V3 coilover suspension, the G-Power exhaust system, the AC Schnitzer front spoiler, the like-new soft top, and the fully traceable history documented by papers, invoices, and receipts. This is an exciting opportunity to acquire a distinctive 1990s BMW M Roadster with sporty features and exceptional driving dynamics.