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BMW
Z3 (1998)
critical checks
valid MOT found
359 days remaining expires 30th Aug 2027
valid road tax found
26 days remaining due 1st Oct 2026
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outstanding finance
Millions of UK vehicles have outstanding finance, mycarcheck found more than 7,900 cases in the comprehensive checks we ran in the last 90 days!
Types of vehicle debt are HP, PCP, PCH, lease or bill of sale. The finance company typically own these vehicles, not the driver, they could repossess it. Therefore it's vital to check the finance status before buying.
Types of vehicle debt are HP, PCP, PCH, lease or bill of sale. The finance company typically own these vehicles, not the driver, they could repossess it. Therefore it's vital to check the finance status before buying.
stolen
You certainly don't want to get involved with a stolen vehicle, that's a nightmare! If stopped by the police you could be left massively out of pocket when they seize the vehicle.
mycarcheck found over 1,600 vehicles with a stolen record in their history in the last 90 days.
mycarcheck found over 1,600 vehicles with a stolen record in their history in the last 90 days.
write-off or scrapped
It's essential to establish if a car has been involved in a serious crash. If it has, for safety you'll need to know if any damage was repairable. Also previous write-offs generally cost a lot less than a non-accident damaged car.
During the last 90 days we found that more than 14,900 vehicles we ran checks against had write-off records that a buyer may not have known about.
During the last 90 days we found that more than 14,900 vehicles we ran checks against had write-off records that a buyer may not have known about.
import or export
During the last 90 days we found that more than 9,800 vehicles we ran checks against had import/export records that a buyer may not have known about.
advisory checks
Also included are essential pre-purchase checks such as details of previous ownership, plate and colour changes, engine number, and the VIN confirmation.
recorded use
mileage record
31st Aug 2026
115,019 miles (MOT)
30th Aug 2025
100,536 miles (MOT)
2nd Jul 2025
100,499 miles (MOT)
27th Jun 2024
100,181 miles (MOT)
3rd May 2023
99,936 miles (MOT)
8th Apr 2022
99,102 miles (MOT)
4th Nov 2020
98,999 miles (MOT)
22nd Jun 2019
98,750 miles (MOT)
28th Jun 2018
89,911 miles (MOT)
13th Mar 2017
86,116 miles (MOT)
16th May 2015
77,550 miles (MOT)
20th Jun 2014
75,153 miles (MOT)
14th Jun 2013
72,053 miles (MOT)
31st May 2012
69,018 miles (MOT)
30th May 2012
69,018 miles (MOT)
15th Jun 2011
68,999 miles (MOT)
12th May 2010
67,720 miles (MOT)
11th May 2010
67,720 miles (MOT)
8th May 2009
65,847 miles (MOT)
24th Mar 2009
65,000 miles (DVLA)
20th May 2008
57,932 miles (MOT)
16th May 2008
57,925 miles (MOT)
16th Jul 2007
49,000 miles (DVLA)
26th Apr 2007
48,064 miles (MOT)
19th Apr 2007
47,908 miles (MOT)
2nd May 2006
43,027 miles (MOT)
Make sure to check that the most recent recorded mileage roughly matches the vehicle's odometer before buying the vehicle.
We highlight in red when a vehicle mileage has decreased, check to see if this is suspicious. Sometimes this is just the result of rounding.
DVLA records are particularly prone to rounding / errors as they are provided by the general public.
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mileage insights
Most recent mileage record
115,019 miles
Estimated current mileage
115,254 miles
Estimated annual mileage
14,443 miles
MOT status & history
MOT Status
Valid: Expires 30th Aug 2027
Date
31st Aug 2026
Result
Passed
Odometer
115019 miles
Expiry
30th Aug 2027
Date
30th Aug 2025
Result
Passed
Odometer
100536 miles
Expiry
29th Aug 2026
Advisory Notice
Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Rear Suspension Components Corroded
Advisory Notice
Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil Both Rear (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Notice
Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Front Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Date
2nd Jul 2025
Result
Failed
Odometer
100499 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Major
Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Major
Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Major
Offside Rear Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Dangerous
Offside Front Anti-roll Bar Attachment Bracket/mounting Likely To Become Detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
Date
27th Jun 2024
Result
Passed
Odometer
100181 miles
Expiry
26th Jun 2025
Advisory Notice
Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material All Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Front Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect Nsf/osf (5.3.2 (d))
Advisory Notice
Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil Nsr/osr (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Notice
Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Nsr/osr (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Notice
Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Date
3rd May 2023
Result
Passed
Odometer
99936 miles
Expiry
2nd May 2024
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Date
8th Apr 2022
Result
Passed
Odometer
99102 miles
Expiry
7th Apr 2023
Advisory Notice
Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated All Brake Hoses Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Bald On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Bald On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Anti-roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Date
4th Nov 2020
Result
Passed
Odometer
98999 miles
Expiry
3rd Nov 2021
Date
22nd Jun 2019
Result
Passed
Odometer
98750 miles
Expiry
27th Dec 2020
Date
28th Jun 2018
Result
Passed
Odometer
89911 miles
Expiry
27th Jun 2019
Date
13th Mar 2017
Result
Passed
Odometer
86116 miles
Expiry
12th Mar 2018
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded To Rear (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded To Rear (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Front Tyres Starting To Split
Date
16th May 2015
Result
Passed
Odometer
77550 miles
Expiry
15th May 2016
Date
20th Jun 2014
Result
Passed
Odometer
75153 miles
Expiry
19th Jun 2015
Date
14th Jun 2013
Result
Passed
Odometer
72053 miles
Expiry
14th Jun 2014
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
Date
31st May 2012
Result
Passed
Odometer
69018 miles
Expiry
14th Jun 2013
Date
30th May 2012
Result
Failed
Odometer
69018 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
Fail
Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
Date
15th Jun 2011
Result
Passed
Odometer
68999 miles
Expiry
14th Jun 2012
Advisory Notice
Offside Power Steering Ram(s) Has Free Play Between Ball-pin And Valve But Separation Is Unlikely (2.3.5)
Date
12th May 2010
Result
Passed
Odometer
67720 miles
Expiry
19th May 2011
Date
11th May 2010
Result
Failed
Odometer
67720 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
Fail
Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
Fail
Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
User Entered
Offside Front Tyre Unevenly Worn, Bold On Inside Rdge. 225/40y18.
User Entered
Nearside Front Tyre Worn Unevenly, Bold On Inside Edge, Almost To Cords.
Date
8th May 2009
Result
Passed
Odometer
65847 miles
Expiry
19th May 2010
Date
20th May 2008
Result
Passed
Odometer
57932 miles
Expiry
19th May 2009
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
Date
16th May 2008
Result
Failed
Odometer
57925 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Nearside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
Fail
Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Fail
Offside Rear Position Lamp(s) Excessively Deteriorated So That It Is Not Visible From A Reasonable Distance (1.1.a.3d)
Fail
Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
Date
26th Apr 2007
Result
Passed
Odometer
48064 miles
Expiry
1st May 2008
Date
19th Apr 2007
Result
Failed
Odometer
47908 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (3.7.b.5b)
User Entered
Nail In Offside Front Tyre
Fail
Nearside Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
Date
2nd May 2006
Result
Passed
Odometer
43027 miles
Expiry
1st May 2007
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
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valuation data
current values
An estimated mileage of Not Available miles was used for latest valuation.
Valuations are not available for this vehicle. Vehicle models which are new to the market, or which are not sold in sufficient volumes, cannot be valued accurately.
value history
from previous checks on this vehicle
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value history
data from similar, matching vehicles
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Valuation history is not available for this vehicle.
change over time
An estimated mileage of Not Available miles was used for the valuation. Calculation based upon an original value of Not Available, current value of Not Available and age of 10110 days.
Valuations, original pricing or age data are not available for this vehicle. Vehicle models which are new to the market, or which are not sold in sufficient volumes, cannot be valued accurately.
running costs
fuel efficiency
Combined
29.1 mpg
Extra Urban
38.7 mpg
Urban Cold
20.3 mpg
road tax
Tax Status
Taxed: Due 1st Oct 2026
subsequent years
6 months (Non Direct Debit)
£206
12 months (Non Direct Debit)
£375
6 months (Direct Debit)
£197
12 months (Direct Debit)
£394
Details for this vehicle are shown as provided by our data sources, for example the manufacturer and dvla.
Details for this vehicle have not been provided from the manufacturer or dvla.
specifications
original details
Manufactured
31st Dec 1998
Registration
10th Aug 1998
Current Colour
Silver
Original Colour
Silver
Country of Origin
Usa
Model Variant
Z3 ROADSTER
Model Variant Setup Date
1st Apr 1997
Model Variant Visibility Date
1st Apr 1997
Series
E36
vehicle body
Articulation
Rigid
Number of Axles
2
Body Type
Convertible
Number of Doors
2
Drive Type
4X2
Length
4025 mm
Height
1288 mm
Width
1740 mm
performance & engine
Make
Bmw
Fuel
Petrol
Euro Status
Not Available
Transmission
Manual
Number of Gears
5
Nominal Capacity
2.8L
Size
2793 cc
Max Speed
135 mph
Acceleration (0-62mph)
7.1 seconds
Horse Power
189 bhp
Peak Power
5300 rpm
Torque
203 lb-ft
Peak Torque
3950 rpm
Location
Front
Driving Axle
Rear
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Bore
84 mm
Cylinder Arrangement
Inline
Number of Cylinders
6
Valve Gear
DOHC
Valves per Cylinder
4
Stroke Length
84
Delivery
Normal
Description
M1KATBAUPHB
Specification data for this vehicle is shown as recorded in our data sources, for example from the manufacturer and dvla.
Specification data for this vehicle has not been provided in the registration from the manufacturer.
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model insights
BMW Z3
You can run a car check report and generate lots of lovely information all about your vehicle, but what does it all mean? Using the huge amounts of data we have on UK vehicles our experts at mycarcheck.com have come up with some invaluable insights into the UK car market. We have searched our data base to find vehicles that are the same (or similar) make, model and age, so whether you are buying, selling or just browsing, you know how your vehicle compares to other matching or similar vehicles.
Is that vehicle you are considering purchasing really a bargain or is it overpriced? Here at mycarcheck.com we know that knowledge is power!
Is that vehicle you are considering purchasing really a bargain or is it overpriced? Here at mycarcheck.com we know that knowledge is power!
- The most popular colour is Blue.
- Looking for something a little rarer? Consider Orange, we only saw 1 of them.
- The most common fuel type was Petrol.
- We saw engines of size 1.9L more than any other.
Blue
32.34%
Silver
29.16%
Black
14.96%
Green
9.77%
Red
9.37%
Grey
2.11%
White
1.02%
Yellow
0.72%
2003
0.86%
2002
6.56%
2001
11.68%
2000
15.74%
1999
24.17%
1998
21.89%
1997
16.96%
1895cc
52.60%
2793cc
21.46%
1991cc
11.23%
2171cc
5.73%
2979cc
2.98%
2800cc
1.15%
3201cc
1.05%
1900cc
0.67%
2200cc
0.54%
Petrol
99.96%
0
4.21%
1
5.32%
2
7.15%
3
9.17%
4
11.48%
5
12.11%
6
11.22%
7
10.45%
8
8.50%
9
6.82%
10
4.31%
11
3.44%
12
2.37%
13
1.52%
14
0.75%
10k … 20k
0.67%
20k … 30k
1.24%
30k … 40k
2.09%
40k … 50k
3.44%
50k … 60k
5.00%
60k … 70k
7.18%
70k … 80k
8.73%
80k … 90k
9.79%
90k … 100k
11.42%
100k … 110k
12.37%
110k … 120k
10.48%
120k … 130k
7.91%
130k … 140k
7.94%
140k … 150k
4.39%
150k … 160k
2.19%
160k … 170k
1.87%
170k … 180k
1.29%
180k … 190k
0.54%
