Est: £2,000 - £2,500
1997 BMW Z3 Roadster Chassis number WBACH72030LD82518 Engine
United Kingdom • 4 Jun 2026 • Lot 12
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1997 BMW Z3 Roadster, finished in metallic green with a tan leather interior, has recorded 146,834 miles. Having covered only 690 miles in the past 5 years and stored in a garage, it might need some re-commissioning work.
Condition
6
Benefit from re-commissioning, wear visible
/ 10
[Transmission]
Transmission:
WBACH72030LD82518
Chassis No:
Odometer:
146,834 miles
R427 HBR
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
1997 BMW Z3 Roadster
Chassis number WBACH72030LD82518
Engine number 06989753
Registration number R427 HBR
Metallic green with a tan leather interior
146,834 recorded miles
Last MOT expired 2024
Large file with previous MOT certificates, receipts and paperwork
690 miles only in past 5 years
Owned since 2010
Garage stored
BMW booklets and wallet
Might benefit from a little re-commissioning work due to lack of use
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Points of note
£530
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,900
Median Price (Since 2020)
£54,492
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Apr 24 2024
Latest MOT Mileage
146,817 miles
Registration Date
1997-11-06
MOT History
Passed
On Apr 25 2023 with 146,817 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Minor:
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess BOTH (1.1.15 (a))
Passed
On Oct 15 2021 with 146,144 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Minor:
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- both parking brake cables deteriorated
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge low (5.2.3 (e))
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Failed
On Oct 14 2021 with 146,144 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Major:
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Minor:
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- both parking brake cables deteriorated
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge low (5.2.3 (e))
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Passed
On Oct 09 2020 with 145,147 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- parking brake cable casings deteriorating
Passed
On Mar 29 2019 with 143,728 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- parking brake cables deteriorating
Passed
On Apr 13 2018 with 142,200 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- 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)
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- park brake cables deteriorating
Failed
On Apr 12 2018 with 142,200 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory:
- 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)
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- park brake cables deteriorating
Passed
On Apr 10 2017 with 141,376 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
- park brake cables deteriorated
Passed
On Apr 15 2016 with 139,890 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- park brake cables deteriorated
Failed
On Apr 13 2016 with 139,890 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- park brake cables deteriorated
Passed
On Apr 16 2015 with 138,909 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Entered:
- Axle bushes deteriorated
- Fuel pipe/s corroded
Passed
On Apr 04 2014 with 137,311 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Failed
On Apr 03 2014 with 137,309 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Passed
On Apr 03 2013 with 135,785 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User Entered:
- O/S wiper split
Failed
On Apr 03 2013 with 135,785 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Passed
On Apr 13 2012 with 134,124 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Entered:
- Fuel tank strap corroded but secure
Failed
On Apr 12 2012 with 134,118 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Entered:
- Fuel tank strap corroded but secure
Passed
On Apr 15 2011 with 133,004 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- rear discs showing signs of bad wear
Failed
On Apr 11 2011 with 132,990 miles
There were 7 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- (Dangerous) Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
User Entered:
- rear discs showing signs of bad wear
Passed
On Apr 09 2010 with 129,935 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Entered:
- Nearside rear wheel stiff to turn by hand
Failed
On Apr 09 2010 with 129,935 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
User Entered:
- Nearside rear wheel stiff to turn by hand
Passed
On Nov 05 2008 with 127,960 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- 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)
Failed
On Oct 30 2008 with 127,959 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Advisory:
- 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 Oct 29 2007 with 123,717 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Passed
On Oct 23 2006 with 117,859 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- n/s front brake slightly binding
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