1998 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · R654 EVH
1998 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1998. Recorded mileage 108,372 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/07/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/12/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,372 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1796cc
R654 EVH Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/06/2011
- 108,372 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 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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R654 EVH Mileage History
- 19/06/200684,194 mi
- 12/06/200788,474 mi+4,280 mi
- 13/06/200788,479 mi+5 mi
- 17/06/200893,154 mi+4,675 mi
- 18/06/200893,178 mi+24 mi
- 25/06/200999,837 mi+6,659 mi
- 02/07/200999,837 mi
- 02/07/2010105,465 mi+5,628 mi
- 02/07/2010105,465 mi
- 09/06/2011108,319 mi+2,854 mi
- 13/06/2011108,372 mi+53 mi
Average of roughly 4,852 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
R654 EVH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 3 Series (R654 EVH) between June 2006 and June 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 13 June 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.
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