1998 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · S117 BDK
1998 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 07/08/1998. Recorded mileage 171,603 miles. MOT valid until 13/07/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,603 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
S117 BDK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2026
- 171,603 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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S117 BDK Mileage History
- 28/05/2022169,563 mi
- 01/06/2022169,563 mi
- 26/06/2026171,589 mi+2,026 mi
- 15/07/2026171,603 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 494 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
S117 BDK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 3 Series (S117 BDK) between May 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength s”; “Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system servo to abs system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”.
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