DVLA verified

MOT valid

1998 BMW 3 SERIES2.8L Petrol

R492 FDL

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 1998 BMW 3 SERIES? It's a Petrol with a 2793cc engine showing 169,433 miles. MOT is valid and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT

Valid

Expires 11/03/2027

Tax

No data

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Mileage: 169,433
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1998
Engine: 2793cc

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Public record health check: Good.

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✓ Valid MOT

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)

! Older vehicle

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

Locked

Salvage

Locked

Imported

Locked

Exported

Locked

Scrapped

Locked

Destruction

Locked

V5C Logbook

Locked

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 01:04

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this BMW 3 Series (R492 FDL) from 1998 show a total of 4 MOT tests between July 2022 and March 2026.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 100% of its MOT tests, totaling 4 passes against 0 fails. The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

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