1998 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · R945 HCN
1998 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 18,763 miles. MOT expired on 16 Aug 2012. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Aug 2012
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 18,763 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R945 HCN Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2011
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R945 HCN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 3 Series (R945 HCN) between March 2006 and August 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 17 August 2011 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: Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)”.
R945 HCN Mileage History
- 20/03/200695,179 mi
- 24/03/200695,216 mi+37 mi
- 09/04/2007115,248 mi+20,032 mi
- 06/03/2008140,531 mi+25,283 mi
- 03/08/2009153,530 mi+12,999 mi
- 05/08/2009153,549 mi+19 mi
- 13/07/20109,459 mi-144,090 mi
- 14/07/20109,462 mi+3 mi
- 13/07/201118,763 mi+9,301 mi
Average of roughly -14,380 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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