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BMW
Z3 (1998)
critical checks
valid MOT found
96 days remaining expires 26th Feb 2026
road tax not found
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outstanding finance
Millions of UK vehicles have outstanding finance, mycarcheck found more than 7,400 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 1,500 vehicles with a stolen record in their history in the last 90 days.
mycarcheck found over 1,500 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 15,100 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 15,100 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 8,500 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
4th Feb 2025
134,504 miles (MOT)
27th Feb 2024
134,010 miles (MOT)
16th Feb 2024
133,989 miles (MOT)
7th Feb 2023
132,019 miles (MOT)
9th Feb 2022
130,841 miles (MOT)
11th Feb 2021
129,477 miles (MOT)
14th Jan 2020
128,785 miles (MOT)
24th Jan 2019
127,415 miles (MOT)
25th Jan 2018
124,950 miles (MOT)
4th Jan 2018
124,947 miles (MOT)
4th Jan 2017
121,368 miles (MOT)
7th Jan 2016
117,204 miles (MOT)
6th Jan 2016
117,204 miles (MOT)
13th Jan 2015
115,159 miles (MOT)
9th Jan 2015
115,158 miles (MOT)
17th Dec 2013
109,141 miles (MOT)
11th Dec 2013
109,141 miles (MOT)
10th Jan 2013
102,519 miles (MOT)
8th Jan 2013
102,509 miles (MOT)
26th Sep 2011
92,289 miles (MOT)
23rd Sep 2011
92,264 miles (MOT)
14th Sep 2010
85,502 miles (MOT)
8th Oct 2009
77,881 miles (MOT)
24th Apr 2009
760,000 miles (DVLA)
5th Jan 2009
73,928 miles (MOT)
2nd Jun 2008
72,117 miles (MOT)
12th Jun 2007
68,587 miles (MOT)
1st Jun 2007
69,000 miles (DVLA)
11th Aug 2006
63,000 miles (DVLA)
1st Aug 2006
63,132 miles (MOT)
31st Oct 2005
63,046 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
134,504 miles
Estimated current mileage
134,923 miles
Estimated annual mileage
525 miles
MOT status & history
MOT Status
Valid: Expires 26th Feb 2026
Date
4th Feb 2025
Result
Passed
Odometer
134504 miles
Expiry
26th Feb 2026
Advisory Notice
Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) ()
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Ball Joint/bush (5.3.4 (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))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Upper Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Upper Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Lower Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Sill Slightly Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Lower Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Sill Slightly Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Date
4th Feb 2025
Result
Failed
Odometer
134504 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) ()
Pass With Rectification At Station
Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass With Rectification At Station
Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Ball Joint/bush (5.3.4 (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))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Upper Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Upper Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Lower Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Sill Slightly Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Lower Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Sill Slightly Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Date
27th Feb 2024
Result
Passed
Odometer
134010 miles
Expiry
26th Feb 2025
Advisory Notice
Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) ()
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Inner Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
Advisory Notice
Front Inner Sills Corroded
Date
16th Feb 2024
Result
Failed
Odometer
133989 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) ()
Major
Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Major
Exhaust Hydrocarbon Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Major
Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Inner Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Major
Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded And Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
Advisory Notice
Front Inner Sills Corroded
Date
7th Feb 2023
Result
Passed
Odometer
132019 miles
Expiry
10th Feb 2024
Advisory Notice
Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Date
9th Feb 2022
Result
Passed
Odometer
130841 miles
Expiry
10th Feb 2023
Date
11th Feb 2021
Result
Passed
Odometer
129477 miles
Expiry
10th Feb 2022
Date
14th Jan 2020
Result
Passed
Odometer
128785 miles
Expiry
24th Jan 2021
Date
24th Jan 2019
Result
Passed
Odometer
127415 miles
Expiry
24th Jan 2020
Date
25th Jan 2018
Result
Passed
Odometer
124950 miles
Expiry
24th Jan 2019
Advisory Notice
Rear Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush Both Sides Outer Bush (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Body Has Slight Corrosion Both Rear Outer Cills (6.1.b.2)
Advisory Notice
Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Edges Both Sides (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
Advisory Notice
Both Headlights Starting To Deteriate
Advisory Notice
Fuel Tank Straps Correded
Date
4th Jan 2018
Result
Failed
Odometer
124947 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush Rear Bush Both Sides (2.4.g.2)
Fail
Nearside Front Anti-roll Bar Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Rear Suspension Arm Synthetic Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Sides Outer Bush (2.4.g.2)
Fail
Offside Front Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
Advisory Notice
Body Has Slight Corrosion Both Rear Outer Sills (6.1.b.2)
Advisory Notice
Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Edge Both Sides (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
Advisory Notice
Both Headlights Deteriating
Advisory Notice
Fuel Tank Strap Correded
Date
4th Jan 2017
Result
Passed
Odometer
121368 miles
Expiry
12th Jan 2018
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Anti-roll Bar Linkage Rubber Mounting Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (1.7.5a)
Advisory Notice
Offside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (1.7.5a)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
Advisory Notice
Fuel Tank Support Strap Deteriorating
Date
7th Jan 2016
Result
Passed
Odometer
117204 miles
Expiry
12th Jan 2017
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
Date
6th Jan 2016
Result
Failed
Odometer
117204 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Excessive (7.3.d.4)
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
Fail
Centre Exhaust System Not Adequately Supported (7.1.1)
Fail
Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
Date
13th Jan 2015
Result
Passed
Odometer
115159 miles
Expiry
12th Jan 2016
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
Date
9th Jan 2015
Result
Failed
Odometer
115158 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Centre Exhaust System Not Adequately Supported (7.1.1)
Fail
Nearside Front Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
Date
17th Dec 2013
Result
Passed
Odometer
109141 miles
Expiry
9th Jan 2015
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
Date
11th Dec 2013
Result
Failed
Odometer
109141 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Excessive (7.3.d.4)
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
Fail
Offside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
Fail
Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
Fail
Centre Exhaust System Not Adequately Supported (7.1.1)
Fail
Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
Fail
Nearside Front Anti-roll Bar Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
Date
10th Jan 2013
Result
Passed
Odometer
102519 miles
Expiry
9th Jan 2014
Advisory Notice
Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
Date
8th Jan 2013
Result
Failed
Odometer
102509 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
Fail
Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
Fail
Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
Fail
Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
Date
26th Sep 2011
Result
Passed
Odometer
92289 miles
Expiry
7th Oct 2012
Date
23rd Sep 2011
Result
Failed
Odometer
92264 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
Date
14th Sep 2010
Result
Passed
Odometer
85502 miles
Expiry
7th Oct 2011
Date
8th Oct 2009
Result
Passed
Odometer
77881 miles
Expiry
7th Oct 2010
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Sub-frame Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
User Entered
Rear Exhaust Rubber Hanger In Poor Condition
Date
5th Jan 2009
Result
Passed
Odometer
73928 miles
Expiry
4th Jan 2010
Date
2nd Jun 2008
Result
Passed
Odometer
72117 miles
Expiry
11th Jun 2009
Advisory Notice
Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
Date
12th Jun 2007
Result
Passed
Odometer
68587 miles
Expiry
11th Jun 2008
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
Date
1st Aug 2006
Result
Passed
Odometer
63132 miles
Expiry
31st Jul 2007
Date
31st Oct 2005
Result
Passed
Odometer
63046 miles
Expiry
30th Oct 2006
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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 9823 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 mpg
Extra Urban
47 mpg
Urban Cold
25 mpg
road tax
Tax Status
SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification)
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.
specifications
original details
Manufactured
31st Dec 1998
Registration
1st Aug 1998
Current Colour
Silver
Original Colour
Silver
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
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- 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%
