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BMW
Z3 (1997)
critical checks
valid MOT found
347 days remaining expires 24th May 2027
road tax not found
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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
25th May 2026
88,241 miles (MOT)
29th Jul 2025
87,634 miles (MOT)
22nd Jul 2025
87,631 miles (MOT)
2nd Jul 2024
86,879 miles (MOT)
14th Sep 2022
83,647 miles (MOT)
6th Sep 2022
83,509 miles (MOT)
9th Sep 2021
81,070 miles (MOT)
8th Sep 2021
81,070 miles (MOT)
7th Sep 2020
79,336 miles (MOT)
5th Jun 2019
76,644 miles (MOT)
8th Jun 2018
75,873 miles (MOT)
16th May 2017
74,871 miles (MOT)
9th May 2016
73,166 miles (MOT)
4th May 2016
73,155 miles (MOT)
29th Apr 2015
71,544 miles (MOT)
28th Apr 2014
68,661 miles (MOT)
31st May 2013
67,765 miles (MOT)
28th May 2012
66,240 miles (MOT)
3rd May 2011
64,246 miles (MOT)
7th May 2010
63,188 miles (MOT)
28th Apr 2009
60,684 miles (MOT)
30th Apr 2008
59,500 miles (MOT)
1st Mar 2008
59,000 miles (DVLA)
19th May 2007
58,526 miles (MOT)
16th May 2007
58,562 miles (MOT)
21st Apr 2006
55,763 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
88,241 miles
Estimated current mileage
88,276 miles
Estimated annual mileage
738 miles
MOT status & history
MOT Status
Valid: Expires 24th May 2027
Date
25th May 2026
Result
Passed
Odometer
88241 miles
Expiry
24th May 2027
Advisory Notice
Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
Advisory Notice
Vehicle Undersealed
Date
29th Jul 2025
Result
Passed
Odometer
87634 miles
Expiry
28th Jul 2026
Advisory Notice
Front Sub-frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Including Components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Sill Panel Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
Advisory Notice
Rear Sub-frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Including Components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Date
22nd Jul 2025
Result
Failed
Odometer
87631 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Front Sub-frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Including Components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Major
Offside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Major
Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Sill Panel Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
Advisory Notice
Rear Sub-frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Including Components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Date
2nd Jul 2024
Result
Passed
Odometer
86879 miles
Expiry
1st Jul 2025
Advisory Notice
Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear 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
Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Outer Sill Skin Corroded
Advisory Notice
Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
Date
14th Sep 2022
Result
Passed
Odometer
83647 miles
Expiry
13th Sep 2023
Advisory Notice
Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Offside 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 To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Outer Sill Area Outer Skin (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Date
6th Sep 2022
Result
Failed
Odometer
83509 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Major
Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Notice
Offside 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 To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Outer Sill Area Outer Skin (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Date
9th Sep 2021
Result
Passed
Odometer
81070 miles
Expiry
8th Sep 2022
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
Date
8th Sep 2021
Result
Failed
Odometer
81070 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Dangerous
Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Dangerous
Offside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Date
7th Sep 2020
Result
Passed
Odometer
79336 miles
Expiry
6th Sep 2021
Advisory Notice
Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Notice
Corrosion Underside
Date
5th Jun 2019
Result
Passed
Odometer
76644 miles
Expiry
7th Dec 2020
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
Date
8th Jun 2018
Result
Passed
Odometer
75873 miles
Expiry
7th Jun 2019
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
Date
16th May 2017
Result
Passed
Odometer
74871 miles
Expiry
15th May 2018
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
Date
9th May 2016
Result
Passed
Odometer
73166 miles
Expiry
8th May 2017
Date
4th May 2016
Result
Failed
Odometer
73155 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
Fail
Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
Date
29th Apr 2015
Result
Passed
Odometer
71544 miles
Expiry
28th Apr 2016
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
Date
28th Apr 2014
Result
Passed
Odometer
68661 miles
Expiry
27th Apr 2015
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
Advisory Notice
Rear Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.5b)
Date
31st May 2013
Result
Passed
Odometer
67765 miles
Expiry
30th May 2014
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
Date
28th May 2012
Result
Passed
Odometer
66240 miles
Expiry
27th May 2013
Date
3rd May 2011
Result
Passed
Odometer
64246 miles
Expiry
18th May 2012
Date
7th May 2010
Result
Passed
Odometer
63188 miles
Expiry
18th May 2011
Date
28th Apr 2009
Result
Passed
Odometer
60684 miles
Expiry
18th May 2010
Date
30th Apr 2008
Result
Passed
Odometer
59500 miles
Expiry
18th May 2009
Date
19th May 2007
Result
Passed
Odometer
58526 miles
Expiry
18th May 2008
Date
16th May 2007
Result
Failed
Odometer
58562 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Nearside Rear Coil Spring Fractured (2.4.c.1a)
Date
21st Apr 2006
Result
Passed
Odometer
55763 miles
Expiry
20th Apr 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 10389 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
Untaxed: Due 1st Jun 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 1997
Registration
1st Aug 1997
Current Colour
Black
Original Colour
Black
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%
