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M6 URM

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,230 mi
Last recorded36,230 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 URM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2026 36,230 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 36,099 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 35,987 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 35,815 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 35,441 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 34,494 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 33,348 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 31,937 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 31,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 30,316 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 28,813 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 27,566 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 25,985 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 25,179 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 24,261 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 23,141 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)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 22,290 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 21,346 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 20,047 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 17,245 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 15,971 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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M6 URM is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M6 URM, 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 M6 URM registered?

M6 URM is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 June 1998.

Is M6 URM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M6 URM shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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