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R906 COE

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

68,398 mi
Last recorded68,398 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR906 COE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 68,398 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 67,529 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 66,184 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 66,150 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 64,551 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 63,292 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 61,923 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 61,919 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 60,757 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 59,391 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 58,177 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 57,255 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 55,544 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 54,213 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 53,031 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 51,211 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 49,114 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 47,600 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 45,072 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 41,955 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 39,541 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 39,406 miles

rear tyres starting to mishape

Pass 29 Aug 2006 38,988 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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R906 COE is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R906 COE, 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 R906 COE registered?

R906 COE is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R906 COE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R906 COE shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R906 COE have outstanding finance?

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