Built in 1997 and used as a spare car by Schnitzer in 97/98. In 1999 the car was given to BMW Italy / CiBiEmme, and driven by Fabrizio de Simone in the Campionato Italiano Superturismo, and by Emanuele Naspetti at the end of season Bolonga Motorshow sprint.

In 2000 the car was run under the Cristy's Team in the 2000 European Super Touring Cup and driven by Stefano Gabellini.

In 2002 the car was sold to Hungary and raced in the local Hungarian Touring Car Championship, winning the championship in 2004.

In late 2013 the car was purchased by Jim Whelan was bought to the UK. Following a brief shake-down at Donington the car was rebuilt and returned to CiBiEmme Castrol livery.