1998 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · S355 ETV
1998 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1998. Recorded mileage 137,232 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/06/2014
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,232 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2793cc
S355 ETV Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/07/2014
- 137,232 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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S355 ETV Mileage History
- 25/08/200680,004 mi
- 01/09/200784,557 mi+4,553 mi
- 06/06/200890,358 mi+5,801 mi
- 22/06/200997,370 mi+7,012 mi
- 23/06/200997,372 mi+2 mi
- 24/05/2010101,900 mi+4,528 mi
- 03/06/2011112,312 mi+10,412 mi
- 09/06/2012121,579 mi+9,267 mi
- 15/06/2013132,313 mi+10,734 mi
- 04/07/2014137,232 mi+4,919 mi
Average of roughly 7,282 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
S355 ETV 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 (S355 ETV) between August 2006 and July 2014.
The record contains 8 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 July 2014 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.C.1b)”; “Emissions not tested (7.0)”; “Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
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