£8,000 - £12,000
1997 BMW Z3 2.8
United Kingdom • 14 Mar 2026 • Lot 145
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1997 BMW Z3 2.8 is a one-owner car with exceptionally low mileage, presented in original condition. It features the desirable M52 straight-six engine and has been recently serviced, making it a rare find for collectors.
Condition
8
Very well-maintained, minimal imperfections.
/ 10
[Transmission]
Transmission:
WBACJ320XOLB86430
Chassis No:
Odometer:
18,808 miles
R153 FTC
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
1997 BMW Z3 2.8
Registration Number: R153 FTC
Chassis Number: WBACJ320XOLB86430
Recorded Mileage: 18,808 miles
- One owner from new
- Exceptionally low mileage and presented in wholly original condition
- M52 Straight-six Powered
When BMW unveiled the Z3 in 1995, it marked a confident return to the compact roadster market for the Munich marque, evoking memories of the much-loved 507 and Z1 while firmly embracing modern engineering.
Built at BMW’s new Spartanburg facility in South Carolina, the Z3 combined classical long-bonnet, short-tail proportions with the marque’s hallmark straight-six performance and rear-wheel-drive balance.
Its international profile was further boosted by a role in the James Bond film GoldenEye, ensuring instant recognition and desirability.
The 2.8-litre model represented the sweet spot of the range.
Powered by BMW’s charismatic M52 inline six-cylinder engine, it offered a significant step up in performance over th...
Points of note
£530
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£9,500
Median Price (Since 2020)
£33,559
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Oct 15 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
18,794 miles
Registration Date
1997-10-14
MOT History
Passed
On Oct 16 2025 with 18,794 miles
Passed
On Apr 27 2020 with 18,779 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Passed
On Sep 15 2016 with 18,714 miles
Passed
On Oct 30 2006 with 18,700 miles
Passed
On Oct 25 2005 with 18,452 miles
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