1998 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · R338 GEW
1998 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1998. Recorded mileage 138,446 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/11/2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,446 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2793cc
R338 GEW Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2010
- 138,446 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R338 GEW Mileage History
- 08/02/200710,039 mi
- 03/04/2009135,861 mi+125,822 mi
- 02/10/2009135,926 mi+65 mi
- 29/11/2010138,446 mi+2,520 mi
- 01/12/2010138,446 mi
Average of roughly 33,697 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R338 GEW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 3 Series (R338 GEW) between February 2007 and December 2010.
The record contains 4 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 01 December 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)”; “Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
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