BMW Z3 1.8 '97

• BMW Z3 1.8 from 1997
• 1,796 cc engine with 5-speed manual transmission
• Indicated mileage of 116,138 km
• Good original, unrestored condition
• Extensive factory equipment including leather, heated seats and BMW Business radio

The BMW Z3 is one of the most recognisable roadsters of the 1990s. Its classic proportions, with a long bonnet, compact rear end and open-top driving experience, make it an attractive modern classic today.

This example was produced on 27 September 1996 and first registered on 6 February 1997. The car is finished in Montrealblau Metallic (colour code 297) with a black Oregon leather interior. The 1,796 cc M43 engine produces 85 kW and is paired with a 5-speed manual transmission. Power is sent to the rear wheels. The indicated mileage is 116,138 km. The chassis number is WBACJ11080LA69340.

The car is in good original, unrestored condition. The body is undamaged and presents well. The paint is in its original colour and shows normal signs of use. The soft top is in good original condition and has been improved with fabric instead of synthetic material. The interior is beautiful and original, and the carpets are in very good condition.

This Z3 comes with an interesting factory specification including a sports leather steering wheel, black Oregon leather, heated seats for driver and passenger, electric windows, wood interior trim, alarm system, fog lights, BMW Business RDS radio and a BMW 6-CD changer. The car is also prepared for a hardtop.

The underside is original and remains in good, honest condition. The tyres have good tread, but date from 2016 and therefore have only limited remaining use.

Technically, this BMW presents very well. The engine and engine bay are in perfect original condition. The car has been perfectly maintained and all fluids are fresh. The clutch and 5-speed manual transmission operate perfectly. The brakes also operate perfectly and are correctly adjusted.

Our Oldtimerfarm inspection team has prepared an expert report for this car.

Technical data

• Make: BMW
• Model: Z3 1.8
• Year: 1997
• Production date: 27/09/1996
• First registration: 06/02/1997
• Engine: 1,796 cc M43
• Power: 85 kW
• Transmission: 5-speed manual
• Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Montrealblau Metallic (297)
• Interior: Black Oregon leather
• Indicated mileage: 116,138 km
• Chassis number: WBACJ11080LA69340
• Steering position: Left-hand drive

Factory options and equipment

• 243 – Passenger airbag
• 255 – Sports leather steering wheel
• 272 – Navigation system preparation
• 302 – Alarm system
• 380 – Hardtop preparation
• 388 – Black soft top
• 410 – Front electric windows
• 423 – Velour floor mats
• 428 – Warning triangle
• 438 – Wood interior trim
• 440 – Non-smoker package
• 494 – Heated seats for driver and front passenger
• 510 – Headlight range adjustment
• 520 – Fog lights
• 548 – Kilometre speedometer
• 669 – BMW Business RDS radio
• 672 – BMW 6-CD changer
• 801 – German version
• 806 – Third brake light
• 818 – Main battery switch

Condition and points of attention

Restoration and originality

• Good original, unrestored condition

Body

• Undamaged
• Presents well

Paintwork

• Original colour
• Normal signs of use

Underside

• Original and in good condition
• Honest condition

Tyres

• Good tread
• Old and still usable to a limited extent
• Tyres date from 2016

Interior, soft top and carpets

• Beautiful and original interior
• Soft top in good original condition
• Soft top improved with fabric instead of synthetic material
• Carpets in very good condition
• Black Oregon leather interior

Chassis number check

• Original and clearly readable
• Location: engine bay

Engine bay

• Perfect original condition

Engine and mechanical condition

Engine

• Perfect original condition

Fluids and maintenance

• Perfectly maintained
• Nothing to foresee
• All fluids are fresh

Clutch

• Perfect operation

Gearbox

• 5-speed manual transmission
• Perfect operation

Brakes

• Perfect operation
• Correctly adjusted

Electrical system

• Horn works
• Windscreen wipers work
• Heating works
• Dashboard works

Lighting

• Perfect operation

Axles and suspension

• Work well

Documents

• Dutch registration documents
• E705 present
• Belgian Car-Pass present
• Car-Pass: https://public.car-pass.be/vhr/71cf83c0-e46c-4530-bada-7d7818fbe116

This BMW Z3 1.8 can be viewed at Oldtimerfarm, Lobulckstraat 9, 9880 Aalter, Belgium.

Visits are possible with or without an appointment. If desired, the car can also be inspected on a vehicle lift.

Oldtimerfarm has more than 300 classic cars and motorcycles and is located just 5 minutes from the Aalter exit of the E40 motorway.

Also watch our videos:

Warranty:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mv9nimvtu8M

Mileage of classic cars (km/Miles):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-sd5QJg5po

Purchase procedure:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNc9Ag1mDPQ