The 1997 BMW Z3 is a rear-wheel-drive convertible, petrol-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 1.8 litres and an output of 85 kW (116 hp).
The asking price is 5,900 €. Cars of this model typically sell in about 14 days whether the seller is a dealer or a private seller.
The odometer reads 187,000 km, which works out at about 6,000 km per year. The car was inspected 8/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 8/2027.
- Leather upholstery
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 193 € per year
- Insurance 530 € per year
- Financing instalment 91 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 720 € per year.
The seller is a private individual, Mäntsälä.
Basic information
- Registration number
- XCY-480
- Mileage
- 187,000 km
Verify mileage authenticity - Engine
- 1.8 l, Petrol
- Model year
- 1997
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel drive
- Body type
- Convertible
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Green
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- maksimi.fi ID
- 171865
- Nettiauto ID
- 15921319
Technical details
- Power
- 85 kW / 116 hp
- Seats
- 2
- Doors
- 2
- Kerb weight
- 1,235 kg
- Gross weight
- 1,410 kg
- Dimensions (L × W × H)
- 4,030 × 1,690 × 1,290 mm
- Last inspection
- 8/2026
- Gearbox
- Manual
Equipment
- Leather upholstery
Equipment rating
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Asking price: 5,900 €
Cars of this model typically sell in about 14 days whether the seller is a dealer or a private seller.
No price changes during the tracked period.
Next inspection due around 8/2027
About 12 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 8/2026.
Check with TraficomThe interval is derived from the model year, because the listing has no first registration date.
Failure rate among cars of the same age
Of at least 25-year-old petrol passenger cars, 40.4% failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (185,386 inspections, median mileage 254,000 km).
Sale periods
Sales
No previous sales.
See detailed history data from carVertical: the report covers the car's mileage records, possible damage, previous owners and registrations.
View history reportMAKSIMI −20% off the report carVerticalDescription from the seller, in Finnish.
Source: Nettiauto
Frequently asked questions about this car
How much does BMW Z3 cost?
BMW Z3 is for sale at 5,900 €.
How long has this car been for sale?
The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 13/08/2026.
Has this car been on the market before?
No earlier completed sales are on record for this car.
What model year is the car?
The car is model year 1997.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 187,000 km.
When is the car due for its next inspection?
Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 8/2027. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.
How common is a 1997 BMW in Finland?
On 30/06/2026 there were 735 BMW passenger cars first used in 1997 in traffic use in Finland. That is 4.9 % of all cars first used that year, making it the 6th most common brand of that year among 25 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (97.8 %). The figure is Traficom's snapshot of the whole fleet, not the number of cars for sale.
What fuel type and gearbox does the car have?
The fuel type is petrol and the gearbox is manual.
What features does the car have?
Notable features include Leather upholstery. The full feature list is on this page.
How much is the car's vehicle tax?
Vehicle tax is 193 € per year. It consists of the base tax, determined by CO₂ emissions or gross weight, and the fuel tax, charged on fuels other than petrol.
Where is BMW Z3 located?
The car is located in Uusimaa (Mäntsälä, Uusimaa).
Where can I see this car's price history?
This page shows the changes to the car's asking price, its sale periods and the edits made to the listing.