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BMW Z3.
What to Check Before Buying.
The BMW Z3 brought affordable rear-wheel-drive thrills to the roadster market through the late 1990s and early 2000s. Popular with enthusiasts for its handling balance and range of engines from four-cylinder to straight-six, it remains a tempting classic sports car buy. Age-related issues are now common across surviving examples, so checking service history and MOT records helps avoid costly surprises.
⚠ Known issue
Cooling system components frequently fail on Z3s, often without warning and with expensive consequences if the engine overheats - get the full picture before you buy.
⚠ Common MOT failure
Suspension component wear and deterioration
The average used car has 3+ known model faults the seller won't mention.
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