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E6 CTB

1998 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

54,849 mi
Last recorded54,849 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE6 CTB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 54,849 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 53,710 miles

underside painted

Pass 3 Jun 2021 52,582 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jul 2020 45,326 miles

negative camber both front wheels

welded diff

Pass 22 Apr 2015 129,132 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2014 124,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2014 122,504 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Jan 2014

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2013 115,909 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 110,044 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011
Pass 13 Jan 2010
Pass 14 Jan 2009
Pass 10 Jan 2008 93,547 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 77,314 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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E6 CTB is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 E6 CTB, 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

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What year was E6 CTB registered?

E6 CTB is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is E6 CTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E6 CTB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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