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BMW
Z3 (1997)
critical checks
valid MOT found
279 days remaining expires 4th Apr 2026
valid road tax found
337 days remaining due 1st Jun 2026
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outstanding finance
Millions of UK vehicles have outstanding finance, mycarcheck found more than 6,100 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 14,000 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 14,000 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 8,400 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
5th Apr 2025
140,704 miles (MOT)
5th Jul 2023
139,853 miles (MOT)
23rd Jun 2023
139,849 miles (MOT)
21st Jun 2022
139,606 miles (MOT)
13th Jun 2022
139,583 miles (MOT)
6th May 2021
139,026 miles (MOT)
30th Apr 2021
139,026 miles (MOT)
5th Jun 2018
135,840 miles (MOT)
10th May 2017
135,488 miles (MOT)
9th May 2017
135,469 miles (MOT)
19th May 2016
134,147 miles (MOT)
11th May 2016
134,128 miles (MOT)
28th Apr 2015
130,776 miles (MOT)
6th May 2014
129,201 miles (MOT)
25th Apr 2014
129,194 miles (MOT)
8th May 2013
128,509 miles (MOT)
26th Apr 2013
128,489 miles (MOT)
4th Nov 2011
124,230 miles (MOT)
9th Nov 2010
119,256 miles (MOT)
5th Nov 2009
117,126 miles (MOT)
23rd Oct 2008
115,554 miles (MOT)
30th Oct 2007
102,216 miles (MOT)
23rd Oct 2007
102,216 miles (MOT)
10th Oct 2006
91,003 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
140,704 miles
Estimated current mileage
140,817 miles
Estimated annual mileage
485 miles
MOT status & history
MOT Status
Valid: Expires 4th Apr 2026
Date
5th Apr 2025
Result
Passed
Odometer
140704 miles
Expiry
4th Apr 2026
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Service Brake Grabbing Slightly (1.2.1 (c))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge On Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))
Date
5th Jul 2023
Result
Passed
Odometer
139853 miles
Expiry
4th Jul 2024
Date
23rd Jun 2023
Result
Failed
Odometer
139849 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Major
Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Major
Hazard Warning Switch Inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Major
Offside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Major
Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Major
Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
Major
Offside Rear Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Date
21st Jun 2022
Result
Passed
Odometer
139606 miles
Expiry
20th Jun 2023
Advisory Notice
Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
Advisory Notice
Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
Date
13th Jun 2022
Result
Failed
Odometer
139583 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Major
Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Dangerous
Offside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
Advisory Notice
Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
Date
6th May 2021
Result
Passed
Odometer
139026 miles
Expiry
5th May 2022
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened O/s & N/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened O/s & N/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Date
30th Apr 2021
Result
Failed
Odometer
139026 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Major
Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded O/s & N/s To Flexy Hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Major
Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened O/s & N/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Major
Offside Seat Belt Retracting Mechanism Defective (7.1.2 (e))
Major
Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded Front To Rear At Rear To O/s Flexy Hose (1.1.11 (c))
Major
Offside Rear Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Major
Offside Seat Belt Not Functioning As Intended (7.1.2 (c))
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened O/s & N/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Date
5th Jun 2018
Result
Passed
Odometer
135840 miles
Expiry
4th Jun 2019
Date
5th Jun 2018
Result
Failed
Odometer
135840 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Pass With Rectification At Station
Offside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
Date
10th May 2017
Result
Passed
Odometer
135488 miles
Expiry
18th May 2018
Date
9th May 2017
Result
Failed
Odometer
135469 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Offside Rear Brake Disc In Such A Condition That It Is Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3)
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
Date
19th May 2016
Result
Passed
Odometer
134147 miles
Expiry
18th May 2017
Date
11th May 2016
Result
Failed
Odometer
134128 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Anti-lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (3.4.1c)
Fail
Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
Fail
Offside Front Front Brake Binding (3.7.b.1)
Fail
Offside Rear Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
Fail
Offside Front Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
Date
28th Apr 2015
Result
Passed
Odometer
130776 miles
Expiry
7th May 2016
Date
6th May 2014
Result
Passed
Odometer
129201 miles
Expiry
7th May 2015
Date
25th Apr 2014
Result
Failed
Odometer
129194 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Excessive (7.3.d.4)
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3)
Date
8th May 2013
Result
Passed
Odometer
128509 miles
Expiry
7th May 2014
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front 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)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
User Entered
All Front And Rear Sussuspion Components Corrored
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
Date
26th Apr 2013
Result
Failed
Odometer
128489 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
Fail
Nearside Front Tyre Has A Bulge, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
User Entered
All Front And Rear Sussuspion Components Corrored
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail
Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail
Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front 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)
Date
4th Nov 2011
Result
Passed
Odometer
124230 miles
Expiry
8th Nov 2012
Advisory Notice
Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
Advisory Notice
Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
User Entered
Rear Brake Discs Corrored
Date
9th Nov 2010
Result
Passed
Odometer
119256 miles
Expiry
8th Nov 2011
Advisory Notice
Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Date
5th Nov 2009
Result
Passed
Odometer
117126 miles
Expiry
4th Nov 2010
Advisory Notice
Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Date
23rd Oct 2008
Result
Passed
Odometer
115554 miles
Expiry
29th Oct 2009
Date
30th Oct 2007
Result
Passed
Odometer
102216 miles
Expiry
29th Oct 2008
Date
23rd Oct 2007
Result
Failed
Odometer
102216 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
Date
10th Oct 2006
Result
Passed
Odometer
91003 miles
Expiry
9th Oct 2007
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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 10042 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
35.3 mpg
Extra Urban
47.1 mpg
Urban Cold
24.8 mpg
road tax
Tax Status
Taxed: Due 1st Jun 2026
subsequent years
6 months (Non Direct Debit)
£198
12 months (Non Direct Debit)
£360
6 months (Direct Debit)
£189
12 months (Direct Debit)
£378
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.
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specifications
original details
Manufactured
31st Dec 1997
Registration
11th Nov 1997
Current Colour
Blue
Original Colour
Blue
Country of Origin
Usa
Model Variant
Z3 ROADSTER
Model Variant Setup Date
1st Jul 1996
Model Variant Visibility Date
1st Jul 1996
Series
E36
vehicle body
Articulation
Rigid
Number of Axles
2
Body Type
Convertible
Number of Doors
2
Drive Type
4X2
performance & engine
Make
Bmw
Fuel
Petrol
Euro Status
Not Available
Transmission
Manual
Number of Gears
5
Nominal Capacity
1.9L
Size
1895 cc
Max Speed
128 mph
Acceleration (0-62mph)
9.5 seconds
Horse Power
138 bhp
Peak Power
6000 rpm
Torque
132.8 lb-ft
Peak Torque
4300 rpm
Location
Middle
Driving Axle
Rear
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Bore
85 mm
Cylinder Arrangement
Inline
Number of Cylinders
4
Valve Gear
DOHC
Valves per Cylinder
4
Stroke Length
84
Delivery
Normal
Description
M1KALGAUPHB
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%
