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BMW Z3 1.9, 91K Miles, 1997
Classic Modern Cars • United Kingdom
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1997 BMW Z Series convertible has 91,000 miles and 9 previous owners. As a 30-year-old vehicle, it may show moderate wear and require some reconditioning.

Condition
6
Moderate wear given age/mileage.
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Transmission:
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Odometer:
91,000 miles
P623AAB
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
This BMW Z Series is 30 years old and has had 9 registered keepers.
With 91000 miles recorded, it has done an average of 3033 miles per year.
First registered in 1997.
This Red Convertible is for sale in the Thatcham region.
Points of note
£530
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£9,484
Median Price (Since 2020)
£33,559
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on May 27 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
96,796 miles
Registration Date
1997-04-26
MOT History
Passed
On May 09 2025 with 96,796 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- both sides sills corroded
Passed
On May 28 2024 with 91,706 miles
Passed
On May 17 2023 with 91,674 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On May 05 2022 with 90,790 miles
Passed
On May 20 2021 with 90,568 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- extensive general underside age related surface corrosion
Failed
On May 19 2021 with 90,560 miles
There were 7 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))
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- extensive general underside age related surface corrosion
Passed
On May 21 2020 with 90,462 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- extensive general underside and suspension component surface corrosion
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported flexi hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- engine misfire
Failed
On May 21 2020 with 90,462 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Minor:
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- extensive general underside and suspension component surface corrosion
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported flexi hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- engine misfire
Passed
On Mar 09 2018 with 90,344 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- nearside wiper blade falling apart
- vehicle underside has general age related corrosion
Failed
On Mar 07 2018 with 90,342 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory:
- nearside wiper blade falling apart
- vehicle underside has general age related corrosion
- exhaust system has a leak of gases at centre joint of exaust
Passed
On Feb 14 2017 with 89,724 miles
Failed
On Feb 11 2017 with 89,709 miles
There were 13 defects noted.
Fail:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- 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:
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- 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)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
- drive belt cracked and perished
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)
Passed
On Apr 10 2015 with 89,594 miles
Passed
On May 12 2014 with 89,592 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Passed
On Apr 03 2013 with 89,005 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Failed
On Apr 02 2013 with 89,004 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Fail:
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon 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)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory:
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
User Entered:
- Both front tyres perished,slightly out of shape and low on inner edges.
- Rear exhaust section corroded.
Passed
On Apr 20 2012 with 87,953 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Entered:
- centre and rear exhaust slightly deteriated
Failed
On Apr 04 2012 with 87,827 miles
There were 4 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)
User Entered:
- air bag light on
Passed
On Apr 05 2011 with 86,420 miles
Passed
On Feb 26 2010 with 84,279 miles
Passed
On Feb 04 2009 with 80,760 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Passed
On Jan 03 2008 with 73,805 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Passed
On Apr 04 2007 with 72,123 miles
Failed
On Apr 03 2007 with 72,108 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Entered:
- exhaust system very corroded
Passed
On Apr 05 2006 with 67,744 miles
There were 3 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)
User Entered:
- serious fluid leek at radiator

