1998 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · R507 CCP
1998 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1998. Recorded mileage 94,242 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/07/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,242 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2494cc
R507 CCP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/07/2026
- 94,242 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R507 CCP Mileage History
- 09/07/202275,143 mi
- 17/07/202376,233 mi+1,090 mi
- 19/07/202493,907 mi+17,674 mi
- 01/08/202594,116 mi+209 mi
- 23/07/202694,242 mi+126 mi
Average of roughly 4,729 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R507 CCP 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 3 Series (R507 CCP) between July 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions unable to be completed vehice overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
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