1998 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · R630 ATM
1998 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1998. Recorded mileage 136,801 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/02/2015
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,801 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
R630 ATM Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/02/2014
- 136,801 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 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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R630 ATM Mileage History
- 06/07/200586,185 mi
- 03/07/200688,725 mi+2,540 mi
- 20/06/200791,902 mi+3,177 mi
- 19/02/200892,912 mi+1,010 mi
- 10/02/2009104,350 mi+11,438 mi
- 20/02/2010114,383 mi+10,033 mi
- 16/02/2011119,966 mi+5,583 mi
- 17/02/2011119,966 mi
- 04/02/2012125,414 mi+5,448 mi
- 08/02/2013131,320 mi+5,906 mi
- 08/02/2013131,320 mi
- 08/02/2014136,801 mi+5,481 mi
Average of roughly 5,890 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
R630 ATM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 3 Series (R630 ATM) between July 2005 and February 2014.
The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 February 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
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