1998 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · R361 BDX
1998 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 178,621 miles. MOT expired on 21 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,621 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R361 BDX Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/02/2025
- 178,621 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R361 BDX MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 1998 BMW 3 Series (R361 BDX) between February 2025 and February 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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