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FOR SALE E86 - 3.0si Sport (Auto) - 38.5k mls - Silver Grey - £15995

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E86 - 3.0si Sport (Auto) - 38.5k mls - Silver Grey - £15995

Post by dmo » Wed Mar 22, 2023 1:15 pm

My pride and joy for 11yrs. Been a weekend car for most of its life, hence low mileage. I've added 12,000mls since July 2012. 3 former keepers (4 owners including myself).

Updated 14/05/2023

Spec list: Reg #
  • 38500 miles (11/05/2023)
  • 2006 (56 plate) Silver Grey E86
  • 3.0si Sport (265bhp)
  • Automatic
  • 2 keys + all paperwork from over the years & what was given to me when bought
  • Black leather seats + door panels, with brushed aluminium dash trim
  • M-Sport pack (multi-function m-steering wheel, heated m-sport seats, paddle shift, etc.)
  • Sat nav, rear parking sensors, rain (wiper) sensors
  • Michelin PS2 (front), PS4 (rear) tyres, 135M alloys - run for < 3000mls
  • Regularly serviced until covid (SORN 2021-2023)
  • SORN in 2021, not used much since 2020-2023 due to covid / new baby; car was still started and run briefly whilst not used regularly
  • Owned for 11yrs, bought in July 2012; 3 former keepers
  • MOT carried out on 11/05/2023 - Passed with no advisories
Mileage History (from MOT):
  • 11/2009: 21,546 miles
  • 11/2010: 23,850 miles
  • 11/2011: 25,377 miles
  • 11/2012: 27,046 miles <-- Vehicle owned by me since 07/2012
  • 12/2013: 29,817 miles
  • 12/2014: 32,006 miles
  • 01/2016: 33,996 miles
  • 03/2017: 35,639 miles
  • 04/2018: 36,162 miles
  • 05/2019: 37,210 miles
  • 2021-2023: SORN
  • 05/2023: 38,497 miles
Recent updates:
  • 09/05/2023 - New starter battery (760 CCA, 77Ah) installed
  • 10/05/2023 - Bosch SP21 + SP20 wiper blades replaced
  • 11/05/2023 - MOT Passed with no advisories
  • 13/05/2023 - Exterior lightly detailed / cleaned
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Terms:
Price: £15,995 ono
Bank transfer accepted
Inspection welcome
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Post by inkey$ » Wed Mar 22, 2023 1:26 pm

I think by the very nature of this forum, there's interest in Zeds that are for sale in 2023.

Would recommend you advertise it properly though with photographs/service info etc (maybe based on your previous post on whats it worth), as it feels a bit up in the air and you may get more definite interest.

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Edit: also I'd say your asking price is in ///M territory (roadsters, but getting towards higher mileage coupes), even with the relatively low milage.
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Post by SV8Predator » Sat Mar 25, 2023 2:05 pm

Am I missing something here? £16K for a car that hasn't been used in two years and "likely needs a new battery and is in Transport Mode"?
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Post by dmo » Mon Mar 27, 2023 7:54 am

SV8Predator wrote: Sat Mar 25, 2023 2:05 pm Am I missing something here? £16K for a car that hasn't been used in two years and "likely needs a new battery and is in Transport Mode"?
Not sure what you're looking for really.

It'll be serviced, new MOT added, and have a new battery when sold. I'm just saying it how it is.

As for Transport Mode, if you're unhappy I suggest you speak to BMW.
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Post by Joe Barzini » Fri Apr 28, 2023 1:58 pm

Hello dmo,

I would be interested in your 2006 BMW Z4 Coupe for sale? If so, may I kindly request further history details and photographs?

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Post by dmo » Thu May 04, 2023 12:09 am

Sure, what would you like to know? Ask away... Or DM me if you prefer
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Post by dmo » Mon May 08, 2023 1:45 pm

Will be adding more photos on the coming week. She's alive again! New battery in 🤙🏽
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Post by enuff_zed » Mon May 08, 2023 3:22 pm

For someone with the right kit it takes about 2 minutes to reset from transport mode.
But for those not in the know it does sound a lot worse than it is.
All you need to do is find out if there's a forum member nearby who can reset it, or go to a decent indy.
A friend just got theirs sorted for £25.
It would help the sale if that was gone.
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Post by dmo » Mon May 08, 2023 8:19 pm

enuff_zed wrote: Mon May 08, 2023 3:22 pm For someone with the right kit it takes about 2 minutes to reset from transport mode.
But for those not in the know it does sound a lot worse than it is.
All you need to do is find out if there's a forum member nearby who can reset it, or go to a decent indy.
A friend just got theirs sorted for £25.
It would help the sale if that was gone.
Will sort it this week. Going to give it a good run when the MOTs done and tidy up anything that crops up. Hopefully it's all plain sailing. Needs a bit of a detail too.

Not happy about the condition of the driver seat, it's the usual lumbar wear and tear but it does show its age. Last guy who owned it in 2012 had back issues so kind of fell into the driver seat. Didn't do the leather any favours.
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Post by Zedebee » Mon May 08, 2023 8:47 pm

You will not get that kind of money on low mileage alone, it would need to be perfect. Perfect seat, no transport mode, perfect paint, better than FSH etc. Sort out the issues or be more realistic with the price.
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Post by dmo » Mon May 08, 2023 9:38 pm

Forgive me for asking, but what does better than FSH even mean?

Edit: Oh, you mean FBMWSH instead of just FSH I'm guessing
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Post by dmo » Mon May 08, 2023 9:59 pm

Zedebee wrote: Mon May 08, 2023 8:47 pm You will not get that kind of money on low mileage alone, it would need to be perfect. Perfect seat, no transport mode, perfect paint, better than FSH etc. Sort out the issues or be more realistic with the price.
Fair enough. I wouldn't call it perfect by any stretch of imagination tbh; it's been well looked after for 11yrs but hasn't been wrapped under a cover in a heated garage it's whole life unfortunately. It's an issue-free, low mileage motor. Everything works - although from memory there might be a slightly unreliable cupholder on the drivers side, but I've never used it tbh. Never had to change a bulb or light. It's tidy.

I'll get have it valued properly and adjust the price accordingly. Will redact the asking price for now. Cheers for the feedback
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Post by Zedebee » Mon May 08, 2023 11:30 pm

dmo wrote: Mon May 08, 2023 9:38 pm Forgive me for asking, but what does better than FSH even mean?

Edit: Oh, you mean FBMWSH instead of just FSH I'm guessing
No problem. As the on board computer tells you when the next service is due based on mileage and driving conditions, a car like this may have only had 3 services and still have a “full service history”, whereas a top-money buyer (and many on this forum) might expect a service at least every two years, brake fluid every four etc. Hence “better than FSH”.
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Post by dmo » Mon May 08, 2023 11:48 pm

Zedebee wrote: Mon May 08, 2023 11:30 pm
dmo wrote: Mon May 08, 2023 9:38 pm Forgive me for asking, but what does better than FSH even mean?

Edit: Oh, you mean FBMWSH instead of just FSH I'm guessing
No problem. As the on board computer tells you when the next service is due based on mileage and driving conditions, a car like this may have only had 3 services and still have a “full service history”, whereas a top-money buyer (and many on this forum) might expect a service at least every two years, brake fluid every four etc. Hence “better than FSH”.
Ahh fine - I'm with you now - thanks for explaining. Fortunately my dad's habit of servicing a car every year before the MOT trickled down to me. It took me a while to realise an annual service wasn't actually a mandatory thing :lol:

I took it to BMerc in High Barnet for a number of years for the annual service/MOT. Bit of a gap since Covid / SORN'd. Will post details when I next look through the service book. Will leave it to the forum to decide how complete or not the FSH is :thumbsup:
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Post by dmo » Thu May 11, 2023 12:03 pm

New MOT added. Passed with no advisories.
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