
£26,990
1998 BMW Z3M COUPE // 3d // 3.2 316 BHP // px swap
Ashley Automotive • United Kingdom
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1998 BMW Z3M Coupe, nicknamed 'The Clown Shoe,' is finished in Estoril Blue with a Black/Blue Nappa Leather interior. It has a 5-speed manual transmission, 110,000 miles, and a recent corrosion repair, making it a desirable classic.

Condition
7
Small corrosion professionally repaired. Solid condition.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
[Chassis No]
Chassis No:
Odometer:
111,000 miles
TGZ332
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
For more info on this vehicle call our showroom on 01202 237313 Very please to offer this 98 BMW Z3M Coupe, apt-fully nicknamed 'The Clown Shoe' A beautiful example of an early released Z3m Coupe, registered in October 1998 and Supplied by BMW Colchester.
Main Dealer and Specialist BMW Independent service history.
Finished in Estoril Blue with Full Black/Blue Nappa Leather interior.
5-Speed Manual 110,000 miles.
Just had a fresh MOT.
Upon MOTing we were very surprised to fine a small bit of corrosion underneath.
We have now had it professionally repaired with before and after photos.
Stacks of paperwork, Stamped Service Book, old MOTs and Invoices.
Specification includes: Air Conditioning, Electric Glass Sunroof, Heated Seats, Electric Door Mirrors.
PX Welcome // Finance Available // Card Payment Accepted // Delivery Options Available STRICTLY APPOINTMENT ONLY We are an independent dealership in Bournemouth on the South Coast, dealing in the weird and wonderful end of the mark...
Points of note
£5,563
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£19,163
Median Price (Since 2020)
£147,993
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Jan 22 2027
Latest MOT Mileage
110,493 miles
Registration Date
1998-10-20
MOT History
Passed
On Jan 23 2026 with 110,493 miles
Failed
On Oct 08 2025 with 110,460 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory:
- sill covers fitted
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jack point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jack point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jack point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed
On Jul 20 2023 with 109,972 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Passed
On Jun 11 2022 with 109,561 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Failed
On Jun 07 2022 with 109,559 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Passed
On Jun 04 2021 with 109,126 miles
Passed
On Jun 01 2020 with 109,059 miles
Passed
On Feb 20 2019 with 108,954 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Passed
On Mar 30 2017 with 108,652 miles
Passed
On Apr 04 2016 with 108,092 miles
Passed
On Sep 29 2014 with 106,971 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Passed
On Nov 17 2013 with 105,746 miles
Passed
On Dec 10 2012 with 99,758 miles
Passed
On Nov 21 2011 with 92,574 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
- Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Passed
On Nov 29 2010 with 92,262 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User Entered:
- corrosion rear discs..n/s/f a/r/bar link boot split
Passed
On Nov 07 2008 with 90,076 miles
Failed
On Oct 25 2008 with 90,066 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Passed
On Sep 25 2007 with 89,116 miles
Failed
On Sep 20 2007 with 89,116 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory:
- Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Passed
On Sep 15 2006 with 81,904 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Entered:
- Front anti roll bar link rubber boots split both sides
Failed
On Sep 15 2006 with 81,904 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
User Entered:
- Front anti roll bar link rubber boots split both sides
Passed
On Sep 10 2005 with 72,546 miles

























