2002 BMW Z3

The BMW M Coupe had a lot to live up too. Conceived by five clandestine engineers working under the cover of night, they conspired to build a no-holds-barred return to the enthusiast-focused philosophy upon which BMW built its reputation.

With monster tyres and oversized arches, the styling was far from discreet. The concept was all about fusing the relatively conventional sportscar design of the standard Z3 roadster, with Sumo wrestler levels of aggression and superior torsional strength that only a tin top provides. This was a return to proper old-school sports cars that demanded the driver’s full attention.

February 2001 saw the only major facelift to the Z3 M Coupe with a mere 165 right hand drive examples receiving the more refined and powerful 325bhp S54 engine.

New electronics enabled the engineers at M to introduce Dynamic Stability Control, allowing the facelifted coupe to further manage and exploit the increase in power. Grey instrument dials, additional colour options, a larger rear-view mirror, updated badges and chrome trim also helped separate this facelift model from its predecessor.

Now on its fifth owner, this low mileage and very rare Titansilber Z3M Coupe has covered a mere 54,500 miles from new. The service history details a no expense spared approach to ownership from main dealers and specialists alike. In 2015 both driver and passenger seats were treated to brand new leather covers and trim courtesy of Listers BMW in King’s Lynn, breathing new life to this immaculate interior.

The car is supported with a document file showing decades of MOT certificates, service invoices and service history.

Before the keys are handed to the new owner, the Z3M will pass through our workshop for the following work: Inspection II Service, replace brake fluid, replace coolant, carry out air-conditioning service and charge, replace rear tyres, replace shock top mounts.

In addition to carrying out these repairs, the vehicle will undergo the Hero Motor Company future-proofing programme, with all cavities and underside bodywork given a thorough decontamination and final application of clear cavity wax to ensure the bodywork is protected.

The car will be handed over to the new owner with all original tools, spare keys, service wallet, handbooks, manuals, fully stamped service book, document file and new 1 year MOT.

Our Thoughts:

In 1998 this was the car for those who found the M3 too soft, too understated, and the M roadster too fragile. Still beloved by many of M’s senior engineers today, there is no getting away from the fact this particular masterpiece from Munich had earned a fearsome reputation among fans of the E46 M3, with the S54 variant providing an impressive power to weight improvement in the lighter Z3 M Coupe.

Full Specification:

BMW Z3 M Coupe

S54 Engine

Date of Production: 05/01/2002

Date of First Registration: 18/03/2002

Full Service History

4 Previous Owners

54,500 Miles

Titan Silver Metallic Exterior

Schwarz Leather Seats

Heated Front Seats

Velour Floor Mats

Glass Roof

M Sport Steering Wheel

Air Conditioning

Dynamic Stability Control

BMW Business RDS Radio

Limited Slip Differential

Harman Kardon Hi-Fi System

6-CD Changer

Front Air Bags

Heated Door Mirrors

Heated Door Locks

Headlight Adjust

Smoker Package

BMW Alarm/Immobiliser

Headlight Cleaning System

Battery Master Switch