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J6 TWO

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,826 mi
Last recorded43,826 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 TWO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 43,826 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2023

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 39,955 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 39,955 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 38,573 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 36,955 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 35,145 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 32,992 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 32,086 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 29,739 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 27,661 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 25,167 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 23,297 miles

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

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

both front tyres perishing

Pass 9 Jun 2008 22,804 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 19,909 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 17,676 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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J6 TWO is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J6 TWO, 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 J6 TWO registered?

J6 TWO is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is J6 TWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J6 TWO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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