On sale 58 daysOn sale 58 d
12,900 €
Kupen auto Isokyrö, Etelä-Pohjanmaa
1 / 24 Image source: OV-Auto, Nettiauto
The 1997 BMW Z3 E36/7 1.9i Roadster is a rear-wheel-drive convertible, petrol-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 1.9 litres and an output of 103 kW (140 hp). The car is imported. Used imports of this make totalled 11,234 cars in 2023–2025, 24 of them 1997 cars.
The asking price is 12,490 € (plus a 99 € handling fee). That is in line with maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 12,100 €. The estimate is based on 39 comparable cars.
The asking price has been reduced 2 times, by a total of 200 € from the original 12,690 €. A dealer typically sells this model in about 15 days and a private seller in about 19 days.
The odometer reads 74,000 km, which works out at about 3,000 km per year. The car was inspected 2/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 2/2027.
- Leather upholstery
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 182 € per year
- Insurance 640 € per year
- Financing instalment 142 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 820 € per year.
The original tyre size is 205/60 R15.
The seller is OV-Auto (Lempäälä).
The car has been for sale for 58 days since 03/07/2026.
Basic information
- Registration number
- NLH-265
- Mileage
- 74,000 km
Verify mileage authenticity 20% off
- Engine
- 1.9 l, Petrol
- Model year
- 1997
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel drive
- Office fee
- 99 €
- Body type
- Convertible
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Blue
- Tyre size
- 205/60 R15
- Wheel size
- 15″
- Keys
- 3
- In traffic use in Finland
- 3 cars
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- Imported car
- Yes
- VIN number
- WBACH71030LA28693
- maksimi.fi ID
- 30026
- Nettiauto ID
- 14986026
Technical details
- Power
- 103 kW / 140 hp
- Torque
- 180 Nm
- Acceleration (0–100)
- 9.5 s
- Top speed
- 205 km/h
- Fuel consumption
- 11.4 l/100 km (urban)
- Seats
- 2
- Doors
- 2
- Number of gears
- 5
- Cylinders
- 4
- Turbocharger
- No
- Kerb weight
- 1,220 kg
- Gross weight
- 1,330 kg
- Dimensions (L × W × H)
- 4,030 × 1,690 × 1,290 mm
- Last inspection
- 2/2026
- Type approval number
- e1*93/81*0029*03
- Gearbox
- Manual
Equipment
- Leather upholstery
Equipment rating
Asking price: 12,490 €
| Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 03/07/2026 | 12,690 € | – |
| 14/07/2026 | 12,590 € | −100 € |
| 12/08/2026 | 12,490 € | −100 € |
Next inspection due around 2/2027
About 5 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 2/2026.
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
OV-Auto, Lempäälä, Pirkanmaa 58 days for sale
3/7/202623/7/202612/8/202631/8/2026
Sales
No previous sales.
Listing changes
| Date | What | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 12/08/2026 | Asking price | 12,590 € → 12,490 € |
| 14/07/2026 | Asking price | 12,690 € → 12,590 € |
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Estimated monthly instalment approx. 142 €/mo
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Vehicle tax under the tax tables in force in 2026.
- Base tax 182 €/yr
- Driving power tax 0 €/yr
- Total vehicle tax 182 €/yr
Base tax is based on gross weight (1330 kg).
Estimated annual insurance cost (liability + comprehensive).
Driver's age 45 yrs
- Liability insurance230 €/yr
- Comprehensive410 €/yr
- Total insurance640 €/yr
≈ 53 €/mo
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Remember to check tyre condition with the seller.
BMW Z3 (1996–2000) · 1.9 cabriolet (103kW)
Tyre sizes for this car
- 205/60 R15 Original
- 225/30 R20 Recommended
- 265/30 R19 Recommended
- 235/35 R19 Recommended
- 255/35 R18 Recommended
- 225/40 R18 Recommended
- 245/40 R17 Recommended
- 225/45 R17 Recommended
- 225/50 R16 Recommended
- 205/55 R16 Recommended
- 195/65 R15 Recommended
Wheel sizes for this car
15″
16″
17″
18″
19″
20″
Original wheel size: 15″
What do the sizes mean?
Renkaatvaihtoon.fi guarantees that the tyres fit this exact car (NLH-265).
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Frequently asked questions about this car
Which car has the registration NLH-265?
NLH-265 is a 1997 BMW Z3 E36/7 1.9i Roadster with 74,000 km on the odometer. It is for sale at 12,490 €.
How much does BMW Z3 E36/7 1.9i Roadster cost?
BMW Z3 E36/7 1.9i Roadster is for sale at 12,490 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is at market price (estimated market price 12,100 €).
How long has this car been for sale?
The car has been for sale for at least 58 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 03/07/2026.
Has the price been reduced?
Yes. The asking price is 200 € below the original listing price.
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. It was imported to Finland as a used car.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 74,000 km.
When is the car due for its next inspection?
Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 2/2027. 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 a snapshot of the whole fleet, not the number of cars for sale.
How common are used imports of this make?
11,234 used BMW passenger cars were imported into Finland in 2023–2025, 9.2% of all used passenger-car imports; 24 of them were 1997 cars. The most common source countries for used passenger-car imports are Sweden (52%) and Germany (30%).
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 182 € per year. It consists of the base tax, determined by CO₂ emissions or gross weight, and the driving power tax, charged on fuels other than petrol.
What tyre size fits this car?
The car's original tyre size is 205/60 R15.
Where is BMW Z3 E36/7 1.9i Roadster located?
The car is located in Pirkanmaa (Lempäälä, Pirkanmaa).
How much does the car cost to keep per year?
The estimate is 822 € per year: vehicle tax 182 €, insurance 640 €. Insurance and energy are estimates; vehicle tax is calculated from the car's own data.
Who is selling this car?
The seller is OV-Auto (Lempäälä).
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.