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C6 BUL

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

128,003 mi
Last recorded128,003 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 BUL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 128,003 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 127,212 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 126,245 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 125,338 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 123,902 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 123,090 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 120,269 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 117,694 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 115,296 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 112,696 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 111,003 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 106,355 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 104,614 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 97,810 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 97,799 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 90,342 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 90,342 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 83,467 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 76,063 miles

front brake discs lipped

front brake discs wearing

n/s rear coil spring rusting

o/s rear coil spring rusting

Pass 6 Oct 2009 72,552 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 72,552 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 67,941 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 64,464 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 64,464 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front to rear brake pipes starting to rust †nearside rear brake pipe starting to rust †front discs wearing †very slight movement in lower ball joints †coil springs rusty

Pass 7 Sep 2006 59,830 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Z3?

Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
2,128
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
26,000
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,103
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,600
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 10,064
position lamp(s) not working 9,305
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 7,992
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C6 BUL is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1998 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 76,857 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW Z3 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 17,103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C6 BUL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this BMW Z3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C6 BUL registered?

C6 BUL is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 August 1998.

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