1998 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · R374 AAW
1998 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1998. Recorded mileage 163,408 miles. MOT valid until 01/07/2027. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,408 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 3201cc
R374 AAW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2026
- 163,408 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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Known faults for BMW M3
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
R374 AAW Mileage History
- 19/01/2022163,103 mi
- 28/01/2023163,116 mi+13 mi
- 10/05/2024163,285 mi+169 mi
- 30/04/2025163,366 mi+81 mi
- 03/07/2026163,408 mi+42 mi
Average of roughly 69 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R374 AAW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW M3 (R374 AAW) between January 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are 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.
Common Problems: BMW M3
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