
£1,624
1998 BMW Z3 Roadster
United Kingdom • 12 May 2022
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a 1998 BMW Z3 Roadster in Atlanta Blue with a 1.9L engine and automatic transmission. It has 86,504 miles and comes with a history file including MOTs, but was subject to a Category-S insurance claim in 2020.

Condition
6
The car presents well overall with a tidy interior and nice roof. However, it has some marks and lacquer peel, as well as being a Category-S insurance claim vehicle. The listing also mentions a replaced nearside bumper, headlight, and small dent to the bonnet edge.
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Automatic
Transmission:
WBACH72000LD11776
Chassis No:
Odometer:
86,350 miles
S161BPJ
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
[Catalogue Description]
Points of note
£616
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£4,717
Median Price (Since 2020)
£54,492
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Sales
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Mar 20 2023
Latest MOT Mileage
86,294 miles
Registration Date
1998-08-01
MOT History
Passed
On Mar 16 2022 with 86,294 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed
On Mar 15 2022 with 86,293 miles
There were 5 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed
On Mar 21 2021 with 83,914 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Failed
On Mar 16 2021 with 83,881 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory:
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Passed
On Apr 02 2019 with 82,871 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On Apr 03 2018 with 81,497 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
- engine overheated
Failed
On Mar 30 2018 with 81,491 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Advisory:
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Mar 20 2017 with 79,730 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed
On Mar 21 2016 with 77,406 miles
Failed
On Mar 21 2016 with 77,406 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working replaced bulb (1.1.A.3b)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides, cleaned wiper blades (8.2.2)
Passed
On Jun 24 2014 with 75,963 miles
Passed
On Jul 02 2013 with 73,112 miles
Failed
On Jun 25 2013 with 73,058 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Passed
On Jun 28 2012 with 69,954 miles
Passed
On Jun 11 2011 with 66,527 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Jun 22 2010 with 63,701 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Passed
On Jun 20 2009 with 58,553 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Jun 19 2008 with 52,421 miles
Passed
On Jun 07 2007 with 48,716 miles
Passed
On Jun 24 2006 with 41,807 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- FRONT BRAKE PADS LOOK LOW, ADVISE CHECK ASAP

