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BMW
Z3 AUTO (1997)
critical checks
valid MOT found
345 days remaining expires 5th Jun 2026
valid road tax found
341 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
6th Jun 2025
90,410 miles (MOT)
30th May 2025
90,410 miles (MOT)
9th Oct 2023
90,090 miles (MOT)
13th Oct 2022
88,717 miles (MOT)
15th Oct 2021
86,253 miles (MOT)
6th Oct 2021
86,253 miles (MOT)
6th Oct 2020
84,473 miles (MOT)
16th Apr 2019
81,154 miles (MOT)
12th Apr 2019
81,144 miles (MOT)
12th Apr 2018
79,273 miles (MOT)
5th Apr 2018
79,249 miles (MOT)
13th Apr 2017
76,631 miles (MOT)
8th Sep 2016
76,000 miles (DVLA)
2nd Sep 2016
76,144 miles (MOT)
2nd Sep 2016
30,295 miles (other)
1st Sep 2016
76,138 miles (MOT)
1st Sep 2016
76,138 miles (other)
15th Aug 2015
74,809 miles (MOT)
15th Aug 2015
74,809 miles (other)
8th Aug 2015
74,804 miles (MOT)
8th Aug 2015
74,804 miles (other)
6th Jul 2014
71,874 miles (MOT)
3rd Apr 2013
68,892 miles (MOT)
28th Apr 2012
68,312 miles (MOT)
12th Apr 2011
67,282 miles (MOT)
3rd Mar 2010
66,987 miles (MOT)
22nd Sep 2008
65,000 miles (DVLA)
2nd Aug 2008
63,705 miles (MOT)
6th Jun 2008
51,526 miles (MOT)
12th Jul 2007
53,000 miles (DVLA)
7th Jun 2007
53,089 miles (MOT)
17th Apr 2007
53,000 miles (DVLA)
18th Apr 2006
45,596 miles (MOT)
24th Jan 2005
33,476 miles (other)
5th Jul 2004
33,476 miles (other)
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
90,410 miles
Estimated current mileage
90,420 miles
Estimated annual mileage
192 miles
MOT status & history
MOT Status
Valid: Expires 5th Jun 2026
Date
6th Jun 2025
Result
Passed
Odometer
90410 miles
Expiry
5th Jun 2026
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) ()
Advisory Notice
Rear Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Power Steering Pump Has Slight Seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Advisory Notice
All Suspension Components Corroded But Not Seriously Weekend
Date
30th May 2025
Result
Failed
Odometer
90410 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) ()
Major
Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Major
Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Major
Nearside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Rear Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Power Steering Pump Has Slight Seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Major
Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Major
Offside Front Outer Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Sill (marked With Yellow Chalk) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Advisory Notice
All Suspension Components Corroded But Not Seriously Weekend
Date
9th Oct 2023
Result
Passed
Odometer
90090 miles
Expiry
15th Oct 2024
Advisory Notice
Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Date
9th Oct 2023
Result
Failed
Odometer
90090 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Major
Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Major
Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Major
Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Date
13th Oct 2022
Result
Passed
Odometer
88717 miles
Expiry
15th Oct 2023
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Date
15th Oct 2021
Result
Passed
Odometer
86253 miles
Expiry
15th Oct 2022
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Date
6th Oct 2021
Result
Failed
Odometer
86253 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Major
Anti-lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (1.6 (b))
Major
Nearside Rear Outer Integral Body Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Major
Offside Rear Outer Integral Body Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Major
Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Date
6th Oct 2020
Result
Passed
Odometer
84473 miles
Expiry
15th Oct 2021
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material All (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Date
6th Oct 2020
Result
Failed
Odometer
84473 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Major
Rear Registration Plate Lamp Does Not Illuminate Simultaneously With The Position Lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Major
Nearside Front Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Major
Offside Front Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material All (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Date
16th Apr 2019
Result
Passed
Odometer
81154 miles
Expiry
15th Oct 2020
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Date
12th Apr 2019
Result
Failed
Odometer
81144 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Major
Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Date
12th Apr 2018
Result
Passed
Odometer
79273 miles
Expiry
12th Apr 2019
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak ()
Date
5th Apr 2018
Result
Failed
Odometer
79249 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak ()
Fail
Offside Front Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
Date
13th Apr 2017
Result
Passed
Odometer
76631 miles
Expiry
12th Apr 2018
Advisory Notice
Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Front To Rear And Cross Over (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Rear Brakes Discs Corroded
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak
Advisory Notice
All Underside Dry And Corroded
Date
2nd Sep 2016
Result
Passed
Odometer
76144 miles
Expiry
1st Sep 2017
Advisory Notice
Coil Spring Corroded Both Fronts (2.4.c.1b)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Fronts (3.5.1i)
Advisory Notice
Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Rears (3.5.1i)
Advisory Notice
Both Rear Tyres Perished And Cracked Inner Wall
Advisory Notice
Front Exhaust Bracket Broken
Date
1st Sep 2016
Result
Failed
Odometer
76138 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
Advisory Notice
Coil Spring Corroded Both Fronts (2.4.c.1b)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Fronts (3.5.1i)
Advisory Notice
Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Rears (3.5.1i)
Fail
Nearside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed 2254517 (4.1.d.1b)
Advisory Notice
Both Rear Tyres Perished And Cracked Inner Wall
Advisory Notice
Front Exhaust Bracket Broken
Date
15th Aug 2015
Result
Passed
Odometer
74809 miles
Expiry
14th Aug 2016
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
Date
8th Aug 2015
Result
Failed
Odometer
74804 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
Fail
Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
Date
6th Jul 2014
Result
Passed
Odometer
71874 miles
Expiry
5th Jul 2015
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
Advisory Notice
Front Anti-roll Bar Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
User Entered
Both Rear Tyres Sidewalls Perished
User Entered
Fuel Pipe/s Corroded
User Entered
Oil Leak
User Entered
Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
Date
3rd Apr 2013
Result
Passed
Odometer
68892 miles
Expiry
27th Apr 2014
Date
28th Apr 2012
Result
Passed
Odometer
68312 miles
Expiry
27th Apr 2013
Date
12th Apr 2011
Result
Passed
Odometer
67282 miles
Expiry
11th Apr 2012
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
Date
3rd Mar 2010
Result
Passed
Odometer
66987 miles
Expiry
2nd Mar 2011
Advisory Notice
Rear Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory Notice
Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Inner Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
Date
2nd Aug 2008
Result
Passed
Odometer
63705 miles
Expiry
1st Aug 2009
Date
6th Jun 2008
Result
Passed
Odometer
51526 miles
Expiry
6th Jun 2009
Advisory Notice
Centre Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Rear Position Lamp(s) Slightly Affected By The Operation Of Another Lamp (1.1.a.3f)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Rear Position Lamp(s) Slightly Affected By The Operation Of Another Lamp (1.1.a.3f)
Date
7th Jun 2007
Result
Passed
Odometer
53089 miles
Expiry
6th Jun 2008
Date
18th Apr 2006
Result
Passed
Odometer
45596 miles
Expiry
2nd May 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 10038 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
32.5 mpg
Extra Urban
43.5 mpg
Urban Cold
22.2 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
8th May 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
Automatic
Number of Gears
4
Nominal Capacity
1.9L
Size
1895 cc
Max Speed
122 mph
Acceleration (0-62mph)
10.5 seconds
Horse Power
138 bhp
Peak Power
6000 rpm
Torque
132.8 lb-ft
Peak Torque
4300 rpm
Location
Front
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
M1KALGAUPHD
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 AUTO
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.
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- The most popular colour is Blue.
- Looking for something a little rarer? Consider White, we only saw 2 of them.
- The most common fuel type was Petrol.
- We saw engines of size 1.9L more than any other.
Blue
29.03%
Silver
28.11%
Black
19.35%
Green
10.60%
Red
10.60%
Grey
1.38%
White
0.92%
2000
5.53%
1999
21.66%
1998
36.87%
1997
34.56%
1895cc
53.46%
2793cc
29.95%
1991cc
14.75%
1900cc
0.92%
Petrol
100.00%
0
4.65%
1
5.58%
2
8.84%
3
7.91%
4
15.81%
5
13.49%
6
7.91%
7
7.91%
8
8.37%
9
5.12%
10
3.26%
11
5.58%
12
1.40%
13
1.86%
15
1.86%
20k … 30k
1.41%
30k … 40k
2.82%
40k … 50k
2.82%
50k … 60k
4.23%
60k … 70k
7.04%
70k … 80k
11.74%
80k … 90k
12.21%
90k … 100k
11.27%
100k … 110k
12.68%
110k … 120k
10.80%
120k … 130k
7.04%
130k … 140k
7.51%
140k … 150k
1.88%
150k … 160k
2.82%
160k … 170k
2.35%
