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BMW
Z3 (1997)
critical checks
valid MOT found
162 days remaining expires 29th Mar 2027
valid road tax found
348 days remaining due 1st Oct 2027
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outstanding finance
Millions of UK vehicles have outstanding finance, mycarcheck found more than 6,900 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 14,700 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 14,700 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 9,700 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
19th Mar 2026
117,760 miles (MOT)
25th Mar 2025
114,952 miles (MOT)
19th Mar 2024
112,231 miles (MOT)
30th Mar 2023
112,155 miles (MOT)
18th Mar 2022
110,415 miles (MOT)
22nd Mar 2021
108,334 miles (MOT)
23rd Mar 2020
107,451 miles (MOT)
26th Mar 2019
103,360 miles (MOT)
30th Mar 2018
98,110 miles (MOT)
29th Mar 2018
98,110 miles (MOT)
15th Mar 2017
95,989 miles (MOT)
6th May 2016
94,064 miles (MOT)
2nd Apr 2015
91,579 miles (MOT)
15th Mar 2014
87,177 miles (MOT)
30th Jul 2013
85,201 miles (MOT)
25th Jul 2013
85,191 miles (MOT)
3rd Dec 2012
85,000 miles (DVLA)
7th Feb 2012
73,280 miles (MOT)
14th Feb 2011
61,134 miles (MOT)
7th Feb 2011
60,958 miles (MOT)
4th Feb 2010
50,622 miles (MOT)
6th Jul 2009
46,000 miles (DVLA)
13th Feb 2009
44,776 miles (MOT)
14th Feb 2008
43,804 miles (MOT)
5th Jul 2007
42,455 miles (MOT)
23rd Jun 2006
40,156 miles (MOT)
17th Jul 2004
32,000 miles (DVLA)
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
117,760 miles
Estimated current mileage
119,430 miles
Estimated annual mileage
2,854 miles
MOT status & history
MOT Status
Valid: Expires 29th Mar 2027
Date
19th Mar 2026
Result
Passed
Odometer
117760 miles
Expiry
29th Mar 2027
Date
19th Mar 2026
Result
Failed
Odometer
117760 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Pass With Rectification At Station
Nearside Rear Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Date
25th Mar 2025
Result
Passed
Odometer
114952 miles
Expiry
29th Mar 2026
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Date
25th Mar 2025
Result
Failed
Odometer
114952 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Pass With Rectification At Station
Nearside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass With Rectification At Station
Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Date
19th Mar 2024
Result
Passed
Odometer
112231 miles
Expiry
29th Mar 2025
Date
19th Mar 2024
Result
Failed
Odometer
112231 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Pass With Rectification At Station
Nearside Rear Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
Pass With Rectification At Station
Nearside Rear Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Date
30th Mar 2023
Result
Passed
Odometer
112155 miles
Expiry
29th Mar 2024
Date
30th Mar 2023
Result
Failed
Odometer
112155 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Pass With Rectification At Station
Nearside Front Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
Pass With Rectification At Station
Nearside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
Date
18th Mar 2022
Result
Passed
Odometer
110415 miles
Expiry
29th Mar 2023
Date
18th Mar 2022
Result
Failed
Odometer
110415 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Pass With Rectification At Station
Offside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
Date
22nd Mar 2021
Result
Passed
Odometer
108334 miles
Expiry
29th Mar 2022
Date
22nd Mar 2021
Result
Failed
Odometer
108334 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Pass With Rectification At Station
Nearside Rear Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Date
23rd Mar 2020
Result
Passed
Odometer
107451 miles
Expiry
29th Mar 2021
Date
23rd Mar 2020
Result
Failed
Odometer
107451 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Pass With Rectification At Station
Exhaust Emissions Likely To Be Affected By An Induction Leak Manifold Breather Pipe Split (8.2.1.1 (b))
Date
26th Mar 2019
Result
Passed
Odometer
103360 miles
Expiry
29th Mar 2020
Date
30th Mar 2018
Result
Passed
Odometer
98110 miles
Expiry
29th Mar 2019
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Date
29th Mar 2018
Result
Failed
Odometer
98110 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Fail
Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
Fail
Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
Fail
Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Fail
Offside Rear Rear Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
Date
15th Mar 2017
Result
Passed
Odometer
95989 miles
Expiry
14th Mar 2018
Advisory Notice
Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules All (3.6.b.4e)
Advisory Notice
Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded All Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Fuel Pipe/s Corroded
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both Sides (2.4.c.1b)
Date
6th May 2016
Result
Passed
Odometer
94064 miles
Expiry
5th May 2017
Date
2nd Apr 2015
Result
Passed
Odometer
91579 miles
Expiry
1st Apr 2016
Advisory Notice
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 Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Date
15th Mar 2014
Result
Passed
Odometer
87177 miles
Expiry
14th Mar 2015
Date
30th Jul 2013
Result
Passed
Odometer
85201 miles
Expiry
29th Jul 2014
Date
25th Jul 2013
Result
Failed
Odometer
85191 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Bootlid Cannot Be Secured In The Closed Position (6.4.1)
Fail
Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
Fail
Nearside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
Fail
Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
Fail
Nearside Rear Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
Fail
Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
Fail
Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
Fail
Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
Fail
Offside Rear Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
Fail
Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
Fail
Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
Fail
Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
Date
7th Feb 2012
Result
Passed
Odometer
73280 miles
Expiry
13th Feb 2013
Advisory Notice
Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
User Entered
Damage To Front Registration Plate
Date
14th Feb 2011
Result
Passed
Odometer
61134 miles
Expiry
13th Feb 2012
Advisory Notice
Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
Advisory Notice
Rear Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
User Entered
O/s Front Tyre Wearing Towards Inner Edge
User Entered
Squeak From Rear Suspension
Date
7th Feb 2011
Result
Failed
Odometer
60958 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (3.7.b.5b)
Advisory Notice
Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
Advisory Notice
Rear Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
User Entered
O/s Front Tyre Wearing Towards Inner Edge
User Entered
Squeak From Rear Suspension
Date
4th Feb 2010
Result
Passed
Odometer
50622 miles
Expiry
13th Feb 2011
Advisory Notice
Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.5b)
Date
13th Feb 2009
Result
Passed
Odometer
44776 miles
Expiry
13th Feb 2010
Date
14th Feb 2008
Result
Passed
Odometer
43804 miles
Expiry
13th Feb 2009
Date
5th Jul 2007
Result
Passed
Odometer
42455 miles
Expiry
4th Jul 2008
Date
5th Jul 2007
Result
Failed
Odometer
42455 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
Date
23rd Jun 2006
Result
Passed
Odometer
40156 miles
Expiry
22nd Jun 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
Valuation history is not available for this vehicle, perform checks regularly to populate this data.
value history
data from similar, matching vehicles
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Valuations are dependant upon
estimated mileage and vehicle data available at the time each check was performed.
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 10518 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 Oct 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
12th Sep 1997
Current Colour
Red
Original Colour
Red
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%
