£5,220 (Est: £5,000 - £7,000)
1997 BMW Z3 1.9 A beautiful and very rare example in this specification
United Kingdom • 14 Feb 2026 • Lot 245
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1997 BMW Z3 1.9 is a rare find, finished in Turquoise with contrasting green leather. It features an automatic transmission, Z Star alloy wheels, and a Pioneer music system, boasting low ownership, 64,000 miles, and a comprehensive service history.
Condition
8
The car is described as being in excellent condition, coming from a high-end collection. It has a stunning service history with 22 stamps in the service book and a fresh MOT valid until January 2027. While there may be minor imperfections expected with a car of this age, the overall description suggests it is very well-maintained.
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Automatic
Transmission:
WBACH72040LD80941
Chassis No:
Odometer:
64,000 miles
R68 ARD
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Here is an opportunity that may never come your way again, to buy yourself one of the rarest BMW Z3s you will ever see.
This example is finished in Turquoise, which many people may have never seen this colour before on a BMW, but it was a factory colour that was unique to the Z3.
You may even go as far to say it was not very popular at the time, but as we know the rarer the car at the time, the more desirable it is now.
There is always the saying ‘find another one’, but chances are you won’t.
The Z3 was supplied new by Royal Ascot Garages BMW on 1/8/1997 to its first owner, who obviously had an eye for individuality, which we are grateful for, as it presents us with the chance to admire this super machine.
Being registered when it was makes this a very early example, which again helps with its desirability.
Along with the colour, the specification is rather special.
It has contrasting green leather and carpets finished with burr walnut trim and steering wheel, again a very rare ...
Points of note
£530
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£9,465
Median Price (Since 2020)
£33,559
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Jan 29 2027
Latest MOT Mileage
64,276 miles
Registration Date
1997-08-01
MOT History
Passed
On Jan 30 2026 with 64,276 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Failed
On Jan 29 2026 with 64,276 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Major:
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Coolant leak
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Passed
On Dec 06 2019 with 64,272 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside slight movement in front seat on its runners
- Exhaust mounting defective center bracket missing but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight misting (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passed
On Jun 20 2019 with 64,130 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Slight play in both front seat sliding mechanisms.
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front discs lipped.
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Failed
On Jun 20 2019 with 64,130 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Major:
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Advisory:
- Slight play in both front seat sliding mechanisms.
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front discs lipped.
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passed
On Jun 18 2018 with 61,597 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Failed
On Jun 18 2018 with 61,597 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Major:
- Front Brake performance not tested front tyres badly crack (1.2.1 (g))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed
On Jun 16 2017 with 58,538 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Passed
On Jun 15 2016 with 55,472 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack joint (2.2.A.1b)
Passed
On Jun 09 2015 with 52,959 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Passed
On Jun 09 2014 with 51,050 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
User Entered:
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Passed
On Jun 13 2013 with 49,152 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Jun 15 2012 with 47,916 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Jun 17 2011 with 47,167 miles
Passed
On Jun 24 2010 with 44,690 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- offside front inner track rod has slight play
Passed
On Jun 08 2009 with 42,150 miles
Passed
On Jun 12 2008 with 39,118 miles
Passed
On Jun 18 2007 with 36,246 miles
Passed
On Jun 12 2006 with 32,681 miles
Passed
On Jun 13 2005 with 29,386 miles
Failed
On Jun 13 2005 with 29,386 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
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