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BMW
Z3 (1997)
critical checks
valid MOT found
3 days remaining expires 13th Jun 2026
valid road tax found
205 days remaining due 1st Jan 2027
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outstanding finance
Millions of UK vehicles have outstanding finance, mycarcheck found more than 8,200 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 15,900 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 15,900 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 10,100 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
28th Dec 2025
103,000 miles (DVLA)
19th May 2025
102,475 miles (MOT)
6th Jun 2024
102,157 miles (MOT)
14th Jun 2023
101,649 miles (MOT)
15th Mar 2023
101,625 miles (MOT)
2nd Jul 2022
101,000 miles (DVLA)
27th Apr 2022
103,000 miles (DVLA)
5th Apr 2022
101,389 miles (MOT)
31st Mar 2022
101,388 miles (MOT)
4th Aug 2021
100,442 miles (MOT)
21st May 2021
100,440 miles (MOT)
14th Jan 2017
99,682 miles (MOT)
6th Feb 2016
98,368 miles (MOT)
4th Feb 2016
98,368 miles (MOT)
24th Oct 2015
98,358 miles (MOT)
18th Oct 2014
97,953 miles (MOT)
18th Oct 2013
97,300 miles (MOT)
20th Oct 2012
96,318 miles (MOT)
20th Oct 2011
95,264 miles (MOT)
25th Jul 2011
95,000 miles (DVLA)
14th Oct 2010
91,155 miles (MOT)
16th Dec 2009
24,000 miles (DVLA)
22nd Oct 2009
88,001 miles (MOT)
29th Jun 2009
20,000 miles (DVLA)
29th Oct 2008
85,165 miles (MOT)
28th Oct 2008
85,146 miles (MOT)
26th Oct 2007
80,797 miles (MOT)
25th Oct 2007
80,772 miles (MOT)
7th Oct 2006
0 miles (MOT)
29th Sep 2006
0 miles (MOT)
5th Sep 2005
65,639 miles (MOT)
20th Aug 2005
65,330 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
103,000 miles
Estimated current mileage
103,387 miles
Estimated annual mileage
859 miles
MOT status & history
MOT Status
Valid: Expires 13th Jun 2026
Date
19th May 2025
Result
Passed
Odometer
102475 miles
Expiry
13th Jun 2026
Advisory Notice
Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))
Advisory Notice
Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Both Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Minor
Nearside Obligatory Mirror Slightly Loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Date
6th Jun 2024
Result
Passed
Odometer
102157 miles
Expiry
13th Jun 2025
Advisory Notice
Central Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
Minor
Headlamp Reflector Slightly Defective Both Front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Inner Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Minor
Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Date
14th Jun 2023
Result
Passed
Odometer
101649 miles
Expiry
13th Jun 2024
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Power Steering Pipe/hose Slightly Corroded All (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Date
15th Mar 2023
Result
Failed
Odometer
101625 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Major
Exhaust Hydrocarbon Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Advisory Notice
Front Power Steering Pipe/hose Slightly Corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Major
Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Major
Offside Rear Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Minor
Rear Battery Insecure But Not Likely To Fall From Carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Date
5th Apr 2022
Result
Passed
Odometer
101389 miles
Expiry
4th Apr 2023
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Repair Covered In Underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Steering Component Mounting Prescribed Area Covered In Excessive Amount Of Underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Date
31st Mar 2022
Result
Failed
Odometer
101388 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Major
Offside Front Service Brake Excessively Fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Repair Covered In Underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Steering Component Mounting Prescribed Area Covered In Excessive Amount Of Underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Dangerous
Offside Front Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Dangerous
Offside Rear Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Date
4th Aug 2021
Result
Passed
Odometer
100442 miles
Expiry
3rd Aug 2022
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Date
21st May 2021
Result
Failed
Odometer
100440 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Corroded Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Inner/outer Sills Corroded Length Of Vehicle Both Sides
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play Advise Replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Major
Nearside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Major
Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Outer Sill Corroded And Inner Skin Holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Inner / Outer Sill And Inner Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
Major
Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Major
Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Box Section Front Of Wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Inner / Outer Sill Inner Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Power Steering Pipe/hose Slightly Corroded All Pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Corroded Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Rear Sub-frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Under Trays And Wheel Arch Liners Fitted
Date
14th Jan 2017
Result
Passed
Odometer
99682 miles
Expiry
5th Feb 2018
Date
6th Feb 2016
Result
Passed
Odometer
98368 miles
Expiry
5th Feb 2017
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Date
4th Feb 2016
Result
Failed
Odometer
98368 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Fail
Offside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Date
24th Oct 2015
Result
Failed
Odometer
98358 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Offside Lower Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded Floor/sill Areas (5.2.6)
Fail
Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded Floor/sill Areas (2.4.a.3)
Date
18th Oct 2014
Result
Passed
Odometer
97953 miles
Expiry
28th Oct 2015
Date
18th Oct 2013
Result
Passed
Odometer
97300 miles
Expiry
28th Oct 2014
Date
20th Oct 2012
Result
Passed
Odometer
96318 miles
Expiry
28th Oct 2013
Date
20th Oct 2011
Result
Passed
Odometer
95264 miles
Expiry
28th Oct 2012
Date
14th Oct 2010
Result
Passed
Odometer
91155 miles
Expiry
28th Oct 2011
Advisory Notice
Front Registration Plate Delaminated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
Date
22nd Oct 2009
Result
Passed
Odometer
88001 miles
Expiry
28th Oct 2010
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
User Entered
Both Front To Rear Brake Pipes And Both Front Brake Pipes To Flex All Have Surface Chrosion.
User Entered
Slight Play In Both Lower Ball Joints.
User Entered
Slight Play In Both N/s And O/s Track Rod Links.
User Entered
Surface Chrosion On Inner Sills But No Holes.
Date
29th Oct 2008
Result
Passed
Odometer
85165 miles
Expiry
28th Oct 2009
Date
28th Oct 2008
Result
Failed
Odometer
85146 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Fail
Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
Fail
Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Date
26th Oct 2007
Result
Passed
Odometer
80797 miles
Expiry
25th Oct 2008
Advisory Notice
Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.5b)
User Entered
Rear N/s & O/s Brake Pipes Corroded
Date
25th Oct 2007
Result
Failed
Odometer
80772 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.5b)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Fail
Offside Front Anti-roll Bar Linkage Rubber Mounting Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
Fail
Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
User Entered
Rear N/s & O/s Brake Pipes Corroded
Date
7th Oct 2006
Result
Passed
Odometer
Expiry
6th Oct 2007
Date
29th Sep 2006
Result
Failed
Odometer
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Nearside Rear Coil Spring Incomplete (2.4.c.1a)
Fail
Offside Front Coil Spring Incomplete (2.4.c.1a)
Date
5th Sep 2005
Result
Passed
Odometer
65639 miles
Expiry
4th Sep 2006
Date
20th Aug 2005
Result
Failed
Odometer
65330 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
Fail
Nearside Front Tyre Not Fitted In Accordance With Side Wall Instructions (4.1.d.1f)
Fail
Nearside Front Suspension Has Excessive Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
Fail
Offside Rear Tyre Not Fitted In Accordance With Side Wall Instructions (4.1.d.1f)
Fail
Offside Rear Position Lamp(s) Excessively Deteriorated So That It Is Not Visible From A Reasonable Distance (1.1.a.3d)
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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 10388 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
road tax
Tax Status
Taxed: Due 1st Jan 2027
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 1997
Registration
1st Aug 1997
Current Colour
Silver
Original Colour
Silver
vehicle body
Body Type
Convertible
performance & engine
Fuel
Petrol
Euro Status
Not Available
Size
2793 cc
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%
