The road tax status for R948 BMJ is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R948 BMJ?

The MOT for R948 BMJ is valid and due for renewal on or before 8 December 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of R948 BMJ?

The recorded mileage for R948 BMJ is 137,396 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R948 BMJ ULEZ compliant?

No, R948 BMJ does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1998 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · R948 BMJ

R948 BMJ

1998 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 14/01/1998. Recorded mileage 137,396 miles. MOT valid until 08/12/2026.

Make & Model: BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 08/12/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 137,396 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 137,396 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1998
Engine: 2494cc

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R948 BMJ Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2025
137,396 miles recorded at latest MOT
3 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)

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R948 BMJ Mileage History

23/07/2024135,562 mi
20/09/2024135,665 mi+103 mi
20/09/2024135,665 mi
08/12/2025137,396 mi+1,731 mi
09/12/2025137,396 mi

Average of roughly 1,330 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R948 BMJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 19 Sept 2026, 03:39

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 3 Series (R948 BMJ) between July 2024 and December 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 09 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 14 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 Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.

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