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E6 CGO

1998 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

119,152 mi
Last recorded119,152 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE6 CGO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 119,152 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 119,062 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 118,236 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 114,984 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 114,084 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 113,733 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 109,273 miles

Vehicle has bin lowered

Pass 5 Jul 2017 104,126 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 99,339 miles

can not see lower parts of rear coil springs after market lowered coils springs fitted

car has after market ajustable suspension fitted

light damage to floor pans

nearside and offside rear road wheels different size to fronts

nearside front service brake effort a little low

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 29 Jul 2016 99,339 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

can not see lower parts of rear coil springs after market lowered coils springs fitted

car has after market ajustable suspension fitted

light damage to floor pans

nearside and offside rear road wheels different size to fronts

nearside front service brake effort a little low

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2015 93,767 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 89,532 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 82,784 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 74,683 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 68,825 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 65,260 miles

cut in nearside front outer tyre sidewall . not to plies.

one rear exhaust mounting rubber split

sill covers fitted not allowing full insspection

unable to see lower part of rear suspension springs

Pass 29 Jul 2009 60,572 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 60,572 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 May 2008 46,936 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 37,696 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

plastic seal covers fitted † †rear tyres slightly wearing on egdes † †slightly play in o/s/f top suspension mount point

Pass 16 May 2006 35,970 miles

rear number plate cracked

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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E6 CGO is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 E6 CGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E6 CGO?

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What year was E6 CGO registered?

E6 CGO is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is E6 CGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E6 CGO shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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