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E6 DPC

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,357 mi
Last recorded74,357 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE6 DPC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 74,357 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 73,196 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 72,521 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 72,230 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 72,214 miles

Advise part of centre brake light inop

Fail 6 Oct 2021 72,214 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Advise chip in n/s of windscreen

Advise part of centre brake light inop

Pass 10 Sep 2020 71,806 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 71,800 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 71,368 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 68,411 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 67,437 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 63,986 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 61,330 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 60,497 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 25,134 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 57,239 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 55,580 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 54,394 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 53,447 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 52,639 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 49,694 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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E6 DPC is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 E6 DPC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E6 DPC registered?

E6 DPC is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is E6 DPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E6 DPC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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