1997 BMW Z3 2.8

Overview

• Make: BMW
• Model: Z3
• Version: 2.8 i Manual RWD Euro 2 2dr (193 bhp)
• Year: 1997
• Mileage: 94,000 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Convertible, 2 doors, 2 seats
• Engine: 2.8 litres, 193 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Blue
• CO2: 225 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 2

About this car

This 1997 BMW Z3 has covered 94,000 miles. The AskCar estimate for this car is £6,307. It is priced at £5,990, which is £317 below that estimate. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 34 BMW Z3 cars across different ages and specifications. We first recorded this car for sale 90 days ago. The last MOT shows 96,228 miles, more than the advert. This is worth checking with the dealer. Our latest MOT record expired on 23 July 2026. Check the current position with the dealer. The seller is John Hammick, based in Ongar. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 6 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Fair price: £317 (5%) under the AskCar estimate of £6,307.

The AskCar estimate is our expected asking price for this car. It uses UK dealer asking prices, accounting for make, model, trim, version, age, mileage, fuel, gearbox, body type, driven wheels, engine size and power. It is an advertised price, not a confirmed sale price.

It draws on 34 priced BMW Z3 adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 6 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 1997 BMW Z3 has been on sale for at least 90 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 8 August 2026 at £5,990. Its asking price has not changed.

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 6 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 23 July 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It has had 22 MOTs. The latest, on 6 August 2026, failed.

It failed on: rear fog lamp switch missing; nearside front suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; offside front suspension arm ball joint excessively worn.

Advisories at the latest test: central upper stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; and 2 more.

Mileage at that test: 96,228 miles. The advert says 94,000 miles, fewer than the MOT record, so ask the dealer which is right.