£4,088
1997 BMW Z3 Roadster
United Kingdom • 21 Jun 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1997 BMW Z3 Roadster is a cracking 2.8-litre manual pre-facelift example with just 51,000 miles from new and long-term lady ownership. It features a high-spec model with a two-tone interior and a powerful engine, but the service history is not fully up to date, and the MOT has minor advisories.
Condition
7
The car is described as presenting beautifully and having been with the lady vendor since 2010, seeing limited summer use. However, the service history indicates that the last service was in March 2021, and the MOT has six minor advisories. The car also has some wear, as indicated by the need for a replacement hood in 2017.
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Manual
Transmission:
WBACJ32060LB86666
Chassis No:
Odometer:
51,067 miles
R305NFP
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description Cracking 2.8-litre manual pre-facelift example from 13 year Lady-ownership showing just 51,000 miles; high-spec model with two-tone interior Supplied new by Sytner BMW of Leicester in October 1997 this smart, earlier BMW Z3 Roadster is finished in Arctic Silver with a black hood and sits upon its original 17” five-spoke alloy wheels.
Under the bonnet we find the 2.8-litre M52B28 six-cylinder petrol engine which develops 189bhp and 275NM of torque (when new) with power sent to the rear wheels via five-speed manual transmission.
Inside, we find a wonderful two-tone black and Tanin red leather interior with extended leather to the dash and doors, part electric seats, electric windows, electric mirrors, air conditioning, traction control, front fog lights, walnut trim, digital clock, original radio/cassette, useful windbreak and electric Mohair roof.
The car presents beautifully, showing just 51,067 miles from new and has been with our lady vendor since her purchase in March...
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 May 05 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
51,308 miles
Registration Date
1997-10-17
MOT History
Passed
On May 06 2025 with 51,308 miles
Failed
On May 06 2025 with 51,308 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Major:
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Passed
On Oct 22 2024 with 51,299 miles
Passed
On Mar 28 2023 with 50,871 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
- rear of car rusty
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Failed
On Mar 17 2023 with 50,869 miles
There were 13 defects noted.
Major:
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Minor:
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
- rear of car rusty
Passed
On Mar 24 2022 with 49,496 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s&n/s, suspension arms corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Failed
On Mar 24 2022 with 49,496 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded along suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory:
- Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s&n/s, suspension arms corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Passed
On Mar 24 2021 with 47,406 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower ball joints have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes to rear flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Passed
On Mar 25 2020 with 46,027 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both across suspension arms (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Drivers seat mechanism slightly worn
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Passed
On Mar 26 2019 with 44,541 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes across suspension arms (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Drivers seat mechanism worn.
Failed
On Mar 25 2019 with 44,541 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes across suspension arms (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Drivers seat mechanism worn.
Passed
On Mar 26 2018 with 42,364 miles
Failed
On Mar 23 2018 with 42,364 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Passed
On Mar 24 2017 with 40,371 miles
Passed
On Mar 21 2016 with 38,107 miles
Passed
On Mar 25 2015 with 35,841 miles
Passed
On Mar 18 2014 with 32,886 miles
Failed
On Mar 18 2014 with 32,886 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Passed
On Mar 26 2013 with 29,858 miles
Passed
On Mar 26 2012 with 26,882 miles
Passed
On Mar 28 2011 with 23,479 miles
Passed
On Mar 19 2010 with 19,258 miles
Passed
On Mar 26 2009 with 18,334 miles
Passed
On Mar 27 2008 with 17,842 miles
Passed
On Mar 30 2007 with 17,229 miles
Passed
On Mar 27 2006 with 15,866 miles
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