£1,512
1997 BMW Z3 Roadster
United Kingdom • 30 Mar 2022
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1997 BMW Z3 Roadster, with just over 42,633 miles, features a 1.9-liter engine, manual transmission, and oxblood leather interior. It has a recent advisory for tire and anti-roll bar wear, and it has been subject to two insurance claims.
Condition
5
The car has had two insurance claims, one Category N and one Category S, which will affect its condition rating. There are also panel gap issues, wear on front tires, and wear on the anti-roll bar linkage.
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Manual
Transmission:
WBACH72030LB01995
Chassis No:
Odometer:
42,634 miles
P343GDA
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
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Points of note
£616
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£4,735
Median Price (Since 2020)
£54,492
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Nov 27 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
65,792 miles
Registration Date
1997-04-17
MOT History
Passed
On Nov 28 2025 with 65,792 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0MM (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9MM (5.2.3 (e))
Failed
On Nov 24 2025 with 65,703 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Major:
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory:
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0MM (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9MM (5.2.3 (e))
Passed
On Nov 28 2024 with 59,234 miles
Failed
On Nov 26 2024 with 59,221 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Minor:
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Passed
On Nov 20 2023 with 51,166 miles
Failed
On Nov 08 2023 with 50,993 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Major:
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Passed
On Nov 23 2022 with 42,788 miles
Failed
On Nov 21 2022 with 42,772 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Major:
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Passed
On Sep 03 2020 with 41,631 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed
On Apr 10 2019 with 39,110 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed
On Apr 09 2019 with 39,110 miles
There were 6 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Advisory:
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Passed
On Mar 13 2018 with 37,055 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Apr 10 2017 with 36,075 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Apr 07 2016 with 35,213 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Apr 09 2015 with 34,220 miles
Passed
On Apr 10 2014 with 33,107 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Mar 29 2013 with 31,863 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed
On Mar 28 2013 with 31,863 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Apr 10 2012 with 30,378 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Apr 11 2011 with 28,964 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Apr 08 2010 with 27,549 miles
Passed
On Apr 08 2009 with 26,204 miles
Passed
On Apr 03 2008 with 24,763 miles
Passed
On Apr 11 2007 with 23,394 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Entered:
- brake pipes corroded
Passed
On Apr 10 2006 with 21,765 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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