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L6 WEL

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,664 mi
Last recorded80,664 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 WEL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 80,664 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 80,404 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 80,135 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2023 80,099 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements will not stay on when applied (4.5.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 79,817 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 79,408 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 79,282 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 78,920 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 78,811 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 78,811 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 78,344 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 77,024 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 76,641 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 75,972 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 75,306 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 75,227 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine drivebelt perished & cracked

exhaust downpipe stud broken

n/s screen washer poor

n/s/r tyre starting to wear low at centre & starting to perish & crack & appears to be 13 years old !

o/s/r bottom arm rusty

o/s/r tyre starting to perish & crack & appears to be 10 years old !

viscous cooling fan stuck on when engine running

wiper blades noisy & hard

Pass 9 Jul 2012 72,901 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 66,243 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 64,534 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2010 64,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 63,295 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 60,610 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs slightly pitted

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 5 Jun 2007 58,155 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front inner wing has tyre rub marks no rubbing at time of test

Pass 8 Jun 2006 55,124 miles

Nearside 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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L6 WEL is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L6 WEL, 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 L6 WEL registered?

L6 WEL is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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