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BMW
Z3 (1998)
critical checks
valid MOT found
363 days remaining expires 3rd Feb 2026
road tax not found
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outstanding finance
Millions of UK vehicles have outstanding finance, mycarcheck found more than 5,800 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 13,300 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 13,300 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 7,400 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
141,973 miles (MOT)
13th Sep 2023
141,575 miles (MOT)
16th May 2022
140,353 miles (MOT)
5th May 2022
140,319 miles (MOT)
10th May 2021
139,694 miles (MOT)
28th Apr 2021
139,628 miles (MOT)
7th Aug 2019
138,298 miles (MOT)
13th Aug 2018
136,571 miles (MOT)
8th Aug 2018
136,498 miles (MOT)
1st Aug 2017
134,879 miles (MOT)
27th Jul 2016
133,084 miles (MOT)
13th Aug 2015
130,195 miles (MOT)
18th Jul 2014
124,479 miles (MOT)
23rd Jul 2013
121,079 miles (MOT)
22nd Jul 2013
121,075 miles (MOT)
24th Jul 2012
0 miles (MOT)
18th Jul 2012
117,120 miles (MOT)
18th Jul 2012
117,120 miles (other)
28th Jun 2011
114,473 miles (MOT)
9th Jul 2010
107,091 miles (MOT)
7th Jul 2010
107,062 miles (MOT)
18th Jul 2009
103,938 miles (MOT)
21st Jul 2008
100,084 miles (MOT)
30th Jul 2007
96,000 miles (DVLA)
14th Jul 2007
96,056 miles (MOT)
8th Sep 2006
93,740 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
141,973 miles
Estimated current mileage
141,974 miles
Estimated annual mileage
284 miles
MOT status & history
MOT Status
Valid: Expires 3rd Feb 2026
Date
4th Feb 2025
Result
Passed
Odometer
141973 miles
Expiry
3rd Feb 2026
Advisory Notice
Inner And Outer Sills Corroded
Advisory Notice
Front And Rear Suspension Components Corroded
Advisory Notice
Rear Sub Frame Mounts Corroded
Date
13th Sep 2023
Result
Passed
Odometer
141575 miles
Expiry
12th Sep 2024
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Inner Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Inner Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Date
16th May 2022
Result
Passed
Odometer
140353 miles
Expiry
15th May 2023
Date
5th May 2022
Result
Failed
Odometer
140319 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Major
Offside Front Integral Body Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of A Body Mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Major
Offside Rear Integral Body Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of A Body Mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Date
10th May 2021
Result
Passed
Odometer
139694 miles
Expiry
9th May 2022
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Inner Sills Starting To Corode
Date
28th Apr 2021
Result
Failed
Odometer
139628 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Major
Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Major
Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Major
Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
Major
Exhaust System Insecure Centre Bracket Coroded And Broken Away (6.1.2 (a))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Major
Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Inner Sills Starting To Corode
Date
7th Aug 2019
Result
Passed
Odometer
138298 miles
Expiry
12th Aug 2020
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Valve Stem Slightly Damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (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
Both Front Tyres Cracked And Perished
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Steering Arm Has Slight Play In It
Advisory Notice
Inner And Outer Sills Are Starting To Corroded
Advisory Notice
Suspension Components Are Corroded Front And Rear
Date
13th Aug 2018
Result
Passed
Odometer
136571 miles
Expiry
12th Aug 2019
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Date
8th Aug 2018
Result
Failed
Odometer
136498 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Dangerous
Fluid Leaking Continuously Posing A Serious Risk To Road Safety Water Leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
Dangerous
Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Major
Emissions Not Tested Due To Water Leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Date
1st Aug 2017
Result
Passed
Odometer
134879 miles
Expiry
12th Aug 2018
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively Both (3.7.b.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)
Date
27th Jul 2016
Result
Passed
Odometer
133084 miles
Expiry
12th Aug 2017
Date
13th Aug 2015
Result
Passed
Odometer
130195 miles
Expiry
12th Aug 2016
Date
18th Jul 2014
Result
Passed
Odometer
124479 miles
Expiry
23rd Jul 2015
Date
23rd Jul 2013
Result
Passed
Odometer
121079 miles
Expiry
23rd Jul 2014
Date
22nd Jul 2013
Result
Failed
Odometer
121075 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (5.4.2)
Fail
Anti-lock Braking System Warning Lamp Does Not Illuminate (3.4.1b)
Fail
Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Fail
Nearside Rear Upper Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Fail
Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Fail
Offside Rear Upper Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
User Entered
Fuel Tank Strap's Corroded
User Entered
Exhaust Front Bracket Slightly Deteriorated
Date
24th Jul 2012
Result
Passed
Odometer
0
Expiry
23rd Jul 2013
Date
18th Jul 2012
Result
Failed
Odometer
117120 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Offside Rear Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
Pass With Rectification At Station
Front Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
Fail
Nearside Rear Coil Spring Fractured (2.4.c.1a)
Fail
Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured (2.4.c.1a)
User Entered
Front No Plate Cracked And Both Are Honeycomb Effect
User Entered
Exh B/box Holed And Corroded Emissions Hard To Get Through
User Entered
Rear Disc Inner Faces Corroded==
User Entered
Rib Belt Cracked==oil Leak==eng Covers
User Entered
Osf Rear Wishbone Bush Split
User Entered
All Four Rear Brake Pipes Corroded.play In Rack Arm Joints.slight Lift In Front Ball Joints
Date
28th Jun 2011
Result
Passed
Odometer
114473 miles
Expiry
20th Jul 2012
Advisory Notice
Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
Date
9th Jul 2010
Result
Passed
Odometer
107091 miles
Expiry
20th Jul 2011
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory Notice
Rear Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
User Entered
Oil Leak
Date
7th Jul 2010
Result
Failed
Odometer
107062 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured (2.4.c.1a)
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory Notice
Rear Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
User Entered
Oil Leak
Date
18th Jul 2009
Result
Passed
Odometer
103938 miles
Expiry
20th Jul 2010
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Rear Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Date
21st Jul 2008
Result
Passed
Odometer
100084 miles
Expiry
20th Jul 2009
Date
14th Jul 2007
Result
Passed
Odometer
96056 miles
Expiry
13th Jul 2008
Date
8th Sep 2006
Result
Passed
Odometer
93740 miles
Expiry
7th Sep 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 9533 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 4th Feb 2025
subsequent years
6 months (Non Direct Debit)
£189
12 months (Non Direct Debit)
£345
6 months (Direct Debit)
£181
12 months (Direct Debit)
£362
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.
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specifications
original details
Manufactured
31st Dec 1998
Registration
1st Aug 1998
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!
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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%
