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BMW
Z3 (1997)
critical checks
valid MOT found
25 days remaining expires 15th Aug 2026
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 1,700 vehicles with a stolen record in their history in the last 90 days.
mycarcheck found over 1,700 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 15,600 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 15,600 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 9,900 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
17th Jul 2026
99,715 miles (MOT)
21st Jul 2025
99,347 miles (MOT)
3rd Aug 2024
101,190 miles (MOT)
30th Jul 2024
101,180 miles (MOT)
16th Aug 2023
100,786 miles (MOT)
15th Aug 2023
100,783 miles (MOT)
2nd Sep 2022
100,461 miles (MOT)
15th Sep 2021
98,882 miles (MOT)
22nd Jul 2021
98,842 miles (MOT)
15th Jun 2021
98,831 miles (MOT)
27th Mar 2020
97,124 miles (MOT)
23rd Mar 2020
97,124 miles (MOT)
11th Apr 2019
89,141 miles (MOT)
5th Apr 2019
89,140 miles (MOT)
16th Apr 2018
84,992 miles (MOT)
6th Jun 2017
81,000 miles (DVLA)
20th Apr 2017
81,064 miles (MOT)
20th Feb 2016
76,021 miles (MOT)
24th Jan 2015
69,098 miles (MOT)
5th Feb 2014
63,200 miles (MOT)
28th Jan 2013
55,376 miles (MOT)
12th Oct 2012
53,000 miles (DVLA)
20th Feb 2012
50,942 miles (MOT)
24th Feb 2011
46,108 miles (MOT)
23rd Feb 2010
41,829 miles (MOT)
23rd Feb 2009
35,559 miles (MOT)
21st Feb 2008
28,891 miles (MOT)
17th Mar 2006
21,379 miles (MOT)
16th Jul 2004
8,000 miles (DVLA)
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mileage insights
Most recent mileage record
99,715 miles
Estimated current mileage
99,719 miles
Estimated annual mileage
372 miles
MOT status & history
MOT Status
Valid: Expires 15th Aug 2026
Date
17th Jul 2026
Result
Failed
Odometer
99715 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened All Brake Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Coil Spring Corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Major
Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Major
Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Date
21st Jul 2025
Result
Passed
Odometer
99347 miles
Expiry
15th Aug 2026
Advisory Notice
Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened All Four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Date
3rd Aug 2024
Result
Passed
Odometer
101190 miles
Expiry
15th Aug 2025
Advisory Notice
Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened All Brake Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Date
30th Jul 2024
Result
Failed
Odometer
101180 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened All Brake Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Major
Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Major
Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Major
Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn Inner Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Major
Nearside Rear Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Date
16th Aug 2023
Result
Passed
Odometer
100786 miles
Expiry
15th Aug 2024
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Also Perished (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Also Perished (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Rear Registration Plate Insecure But Not Likely To Fall Off (0.1 (a))
Date
15th Aug 2023
Result
Failed
Odometer
100783 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Major
Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Major
Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Major
Hazard Warning Switch Inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Major
Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Also Perished (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Major
Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Also Perished (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Rear Registration Plate Insecure But Not Likely To Fall Off (0.1 (a))
Date
2nd Sep 2022
Result
Failed
Odometer
100461 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Major
Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Major
Exhaust Carbon Monoxide 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))
Major
Exhaust Hydrocarbon Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Date
15th Sep 2021
Result
Passed
Odometer
98882 miles
Expiry
14th Sep 2022
Date
22nd Jul 2021
Result
Failed
Odometer
98842 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Major
Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Major
Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Major
Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Date
15th Jun 2021
Result
Failed
Odometer
98831 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Major
Emissions Not Tested Co% Too High Lambda Too Low Car Strarted Leaking Coolant From Tape On Radiator Test Stopped (8.2.1.2 (d))
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing All Four Badly Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Date
27th Mar 2020
Result
Passed
Odometer
97124 miles
Expiry
19th Apr 2021
Advisory Notice
Nearside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
Advisory Notice
Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Date
23rd Mar 2020
Result
Failed
Odometer
97124 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Major
Central Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
Major
Exhaust Carbon Monoxide 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))
Major
Nearside Front Anti-roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
Minor
Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Major
Offside Front Anti-roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Parking Brake Only Just Passed Travel
Date
11th Apr 2019
Result
Passed
Odometer
89141 miles
Expiry
19th Apr 2020
Advisory Notice
Rear Suspension Component Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Sub Frame, Arms And Coil Springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Power Steering Noise And Slight Leak O/s Rack
Date
5th Apr 2019
Result
Failed
Odometer
89140 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Major
Brake Cable Guide Defective And Affecting Operation Both Sides (1.1.15 (d))
Major
Brake Fluid Contaminated (1.8 (a))
Major
Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Major
Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Major
Nearside Front Brake Hose Bulging Under Pressure (1.1.12 (d))
Major
Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement P Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Major
Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded From Hose (1.1.11 (c))
Major
Offside Front Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Major
Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement P Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Major
Offside Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
Major
Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded From Hose (1.1.11 (c))
Major
Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Rear Suspension Component Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Sub Frame, Arms And Coil Springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Major
Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Erratic Idle
Advisory Notice
Power Steering Noise And Slight Leak O/s Rack
Date
16th Apr 2018
Result
Passed
Odometer
84992 miles
Expiry
19th Apr 2019
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Rear Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Sub Frame Mounting (2.4.a.3)
Date
20th Apr 2017
Result
Passed
Odometer
81064 miles
Expiry
19th Apr 2018
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Bracket (2.4.a.3)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Bracket (2.4.a.3)
Date
20th Feb 2016
Result
Passed
Odometer
76021 miles
Expiry
23rd Feb 2017
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
Date
24th Jan 2015
Result
Passed
Odometer
69098 miles
Expiry
23rd Feb 2016
User Entered
Exhaust Rear Silencer Is Corroded But Not Leaking.
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
User Entered
Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
Date
5th Feb 2014
Result
Passed
Odometer
63200 miles
Expiry
23rd Feb 2015
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
User Entered
Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
User Entered
Corrosion On Exhaust
User Entered
O/s/r Tyre Starting To Get Low
Date
28th Jan 2013
Result
Passed
Odometer
55376 miles
Expiry
23rd Feb 2014
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
Date
28th Jan 2013
Result
Failed
Odometer
55376 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3)
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Excessive (7.3.d.4)
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
Fail
Offside Front Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
Date
20th Feb 2012
Result
Passed
Odometer
50942 miles
Expiry
23rd Feb 2013
Date
24th Feb 2011
Result
Passed
Odometer
46108 miles
Expiry
23rd Feb 2012
Date
23rd Feb 2010
Result
Passed
Odometer
41829 miles
Expiry
22nd Feb 2011
Date
23rd Feb 2009
Result
Passed
Odometer
35559 miles
Expiry
22nd Feb 2010
Date
21st Feb 2008
Result
Passed
Odometer
28891 miles
Expiry
20th Feb 2009
Date
17th Mar 2006
Result
Passed
Odometer
21379 miles
Expiry
16th Mar 2007
Date
17th Mar 2006
Result
Failed
Odometer
21379 miles
Expiry
Not Available
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)
User Entered
O/s/r Anti Roll Bar Link Rod Starting To Slide Off Roll Bar.
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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 10429 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
Untaxed: Due 21st Jul 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
2nd May 1997
Current Colour
Black
Original Colour
Black
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!
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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%
