1998 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · R783 AGV
1998 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1998. Recorded mileage 165,635 miles. MOT valid until 12/06/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,635 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
R783 AGV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2026
- 165,635 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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R783 AGV Mileage History
- 20/05/2022149,187 mi
- 14/06/2023155,990 mi+6,803 mi
- 29/05/2024156,112 mi+122 mi
- 11/06/2025159,595 mi+3,483 mi
- 10/06/2026165,635 mi+6,040 mi
Average of roughly 4,053 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R783 AGV 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 (R783 AGV) between May 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 12 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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.
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