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Est: £9,000 - £11,000
2001 BMW Z3M ROADSTER
United Kingdom • 30 Jul 2026 • Lot 80
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
A desirable Z3M Roadster in Estoril Blue with S54 engine and 5-speed manual gearbox. Features a good history file, recent bodywork, and factory hardtop, making it appealing to collectors.
Condition
8
Well kept, respray, refurbished wheels
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
[Chassis No]
Chassis No:
Odometer:
117,885 miles
YD51EEM
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
In Brief:
A well kept example of the increasingly desirable Z3M
Finished in Estoril Blue Metallic over Black and Blue leather, with a Dark Blue soft top
Owned by The Vendor for the last 8 years
Comes with a tremendous history file including photographs of work undertaken in 2021
Understood to be one of just 87 examples supplied to the UK
Auctioneer's Notes:
A beautifully well-kept example of the increasingly desirable BMW Z3M Roadster, finished in arguably the best and most iconic colour combination of Estoril Blue Metallic over Black and Blue leather, with a Dark Blue soft top.
This example is also accompanied by its matching factory hardtop, further enhancing its usability and appeal.
Owned by The Vendor for the last eight years, this Z3M is understood to be one of just 87 examples imported into the UK, from a total Z3M production run of 15,322 cars.
It is particularly desirable as a later S54-engined example, paired with the 5-speed manual gearbox as standard for the mo...
Points of note
£1,860
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£18,035
Median Price (Since 2020)
£85,434
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Jun 16 2027
Latest MOT Mileage
117,872 miles
Registration Date
2001-09-28
MOT History
Passed
On Jun 17 2026 with 117,872 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Failed
On Jun 11 2026 with 117,857 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Major:
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Advisory:
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Passed
On Jun 10 2025 with 117,672 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Passed
On Jun 10 2024 with 116,013 miles
Passed
On Jun 13 2023 with 114,786 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- tyre pressure lamp indicates a fault
Failed
On Jun 05 2023 with 114,781 miles
There were 11 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisory:
- tyre pressure lamp indicates a fault
Passed
On Jan 05 2022 with 113,215 miles
Passed
On Jul 21 2020 with 111,403 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all four corners on the body sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Passed
On Jul 12 2019 with 110,143 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Failed
On Jul 12 2019 with 110,142 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Passed
On Jul 27 2018 with 108,755 miles
Failed
On Jul 20 2018 with 108,744 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Passed
On Jul 14 2017 with 107,927 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside steering rack has slight movement in bush
Passed
On Feb 10 2016 with 103,558 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Passed
On Feb 14 2015 with 100,065 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Failed
On Feb 04 2015 with 99,988 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Passed
On Jan 22 2014 with 96,302 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Passed
On Jan 30 2013 with 93,007 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Failed
On Jan 25 2013 with 92,893 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Fail:
- Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Passed
On Jan 21 2012 with 86,798 miles
Passed
On Jan 27 2011 with 84,532 miles
Passed
On Dec 10 2009 with 79,337 miles
Failed
On Dec 01 2009 with 79,330 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Passed
On Oct 31 2008 with 65,093 miles
Passed
On Oct 31 2007 with 52,373 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Passed
On Nov 04 2006 with 43,502 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Sep 26 2005 with 32,573 miles
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