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E6 LRB

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

68,787 mi
Last recorded68,787 miles
Recorded on9 May 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE6 LRB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2020 68,787 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 68,744 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 68,451 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 65,670 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 65,670 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 63,626 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 63,626 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 62,251 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 62,250 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 59,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 55,364 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 52,003 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 46,549 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 38,598 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 38,598 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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 LRB is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LRB, 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 LRB registered?

E6 LRB is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 February 1998.

Is E6 LRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E6 LRB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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