1998 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · R691 HBH
1998 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1998. Recorded mileage 89,406 miles. MOT expired on 16 Nov 2013. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Nov 2013
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,406 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R691 HBH Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2012
- 89,406 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R691 HBH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 3 Series (R691 HBH) between November 2005 and November 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 November 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
R691 HBH Mileage History
- 23/11/200549,738 mi
- 15/01/200763,665 mi+13,927 mi
- 20/02/200871,373 mi+7,708 mi
- 20/02/200871,375 mi+2 mi
- 13/02/200976,696 mi+5,321 mi
- 26/02/201081,007 mi+4,311 mi
- 10/03/201185,138 mi+4,131 mi
- 17/11/201289,406 mi+4,268 mi
Average of roughly 5,680 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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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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