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B6 BGE

1998 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

107,814 mi
Last recorded107,814 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 BGE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 107,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 107,567 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 107,456 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 107,232 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 107,016 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Apr 2021 104,617 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 104,607 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

splits in nearside front tyre sidewalls.

Pass 27 May 2014 99,242 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2013 94,106 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

play in o/s of steering rack

rusty rear brake pipes

Fail 8 May 2013 94,106 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front side light rings cracked.

n/s/r tyre 1.6mm

play in o/s of steering rack

rusty rear brake pipes

Pass 18 Apr 2012 90,428 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 86,180 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake warning light on

Pass 13 May 2011 86,180 miles

brake warning light on

Pass 1 Jul 2010 78,081 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 73,995 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 73,992 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 68,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 62,252 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 62,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 58,835 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front fog lamp not working

small cut in tread quite deep in offside front tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2005 52,296 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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B6 BGE is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1998 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 106,396 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B6 BGE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B6 BGE registered?

B6 BGE is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 June 1998.

Is B6 BGE safe to buy?

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