1998 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · R935 CWL
1998 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 162,355 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jan 2015.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jan 2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,355 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R935 CWL Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2014
- 162,355 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R935 CWL 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 (R935 CWL) between May 2006 and January 2014.
The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 21 January 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)”.
R935 CWL Mileage History
- 08/05/2006107,534 mi
- 02/10/2007119,500 mi+11,966 mi
- 21/03/2009134,032 mi+14,532 mi
- 21/03/2009134,042 mi+10 mi
- 24/11/2009143,321 mi+9,279 mi
- 19/11/2010148,912 mi+5,591 mi
- 23/11/2011154,170 mi+5,258 mi
- 23/11/2011154,171 mi+1 mi
- 05/12/2012158,568 mi+4,397 mi
- 07/12/2012158,568 mi
- 21/01/2014162,355 mi+3,787 mi
- 21/01/2014162,355 mi
Average of roughly 7,113 miles per year across 12 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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