£1,680
1998 BMW Z3 1.9 ROADSTER
United Kingdom • 29 Jan 2026 • Lot 6
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1998 BMW Z3 1.9 is a tidy, low-mileage example with long-term ownership and a comprehensive service record. Its desirable Arctic Silver Metallic over Red leather color scheme and complete original book pack enhance its appeal as a modern classic.
Condition
7
The car is described as tidy and well-cared-for with an impressive service history. There is no mention of any dents or damage to paint or wheels, but the description notes slight wear may be visible. It needs minor reconditioning.
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47,876 miles
R588JBU
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RHD/LHD:
RHD
In Brief:
Tidy example of a 1.9 litre Z3 Roadster
Finished in Arctic Silver Metallic over a Red leather interior with a Black soft top
Owned by The Vendor for the last 8 years
4 former keepers
Genuine 47,876 miles from new
Auctioneer’s Notes:
A particularly appealing example of BMW’s modern-classic roadster, this 1998 BMW Z3 1.9 is presented in Arctic Silver Metallic over a striking Red leather interior, complemented by a Black soft top.
With just 47,876 miles from new it is been in the same ownership since 2018.
Maintenance & Condition:
A tidy and well-cared-for example it is accompanied by The original BMW service book displays an impressive 12 stamped services plus one handwritten entry, covering maintenance from 14,428 miles in 2000 through to 46,265 miles in 2025, supporting the low mileage.
A collection of invoices and old MOT certificates further reinforce the car’s careful upkeep.
History:
Supplied new in 1998, this Z3 has had just four former keepers and has be...
Points of note
£616
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£4,735
Median Price (Since 2020)
£54,492
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Mar 23 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
45,835 miles
Registration Date
1998-05-14
MOT History
Passed
On Mar 19 2025 with 45,835 miles
Passed
On Feb 28 2024 with 43,759 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed
On Mar 17 2023 with 42,615 miles
Passed
On Mar 14 2022 with 41,418 miles
Passed
On Mar 24 2021 with 40,059 miles
Passed
On Nov 18 2019 with 38,738 miles
Failed
On Sep 03 2019 with 38,663 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area becoming very corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Both inner and outer sills becoming corroded
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Passed
On Sep 10 2018 with 38,127 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Passed
On Sep 15 2017 with 34,622 miles
Failed
On Aug 29 2017 with 34,620 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)
- Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both hoses (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- All suspension components very corroded.
Passed
On Oct 17 2016 with 33,986 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- both inner sills corroded
- rear brake discs corroded
- front brake pads wearing thin
- exhaust system corroded and baffles in centre box loose
Failed
On Oct 11 2016 with 33,958 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative offside indicator tell tale inop (1.4.A.2a)
Advisory:
- both inner sills corroded
- rear brake discs corroded
- front brake pads wearing thin
- exhaust system corroded and baffles in centre box loose
Passed
On Oct 07 2015 with 33,388 miles
Passed
On Oct 14 2014 with 31,878 miles
Failed
On Oct 08 2014 with 31,834 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
User Entered:
- offside front tyre perished
Passed
On Oct 07 2013 with 30,291 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- Offside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Passed
On Oct 10 2012 with 28,932 miles
Passed
On Oct 04 2011 with 27,479 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- both rear tyres on 3mm
- Oil leak
Passed
On Sep 15 2010 with 26,352 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Failed
On Sep 14 2010 with 26,352 miles
There were 7 defects noted, with 2 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- (Dangerous) Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- (Dangerous) Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory:
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Passed
On Sep 14 2009 with 25,153 miles
Passed
On Sep 25 2008 with 24,644 miles
Failed
On Sep 24 2008 with 24,644 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Passed
On Sep 19 2007 with 23,479 miles
Passed
On Sep 26 2006 with 22,104 miles
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