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6 LXE

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,334 mi
Last recorded19,334 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6 LXE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2025 19,334 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 19,311 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 19,195 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 19,184 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 19,146 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 19,082 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 18,998 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 18,946 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 18,713 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 18,676 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 18,429 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 18,412 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 18,386 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 18,109 miles

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 18,050 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 17,954 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 17,878 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 17,408 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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6 LXE is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 6 LXE, 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

How do I check the history of 6 LXE?

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What year was 6 LXE registered?

6 LXE is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 September 1998.

Is 6 LXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6 LXE shows 18 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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