1998 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · S406 BPK
1998 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1998. Recorded mileage 190,067 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2018. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Sept 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (23 Oct 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,067 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
S406 BPK Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2017
- 190,067 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S406 BPK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 3 Series (S406 BPK) between June 2006 and September 2017.
The record contains 12 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 21 September 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (27 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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: “Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
S406 BPK Mileage History
- 07/06/200692,729 mi
- 08/06/200692,729 mi
- 27/06/2007106,073 mi+13,344 mi
- 24/06/2008120,895 mi+14,822 mi
- 25/06/2008120,962 mi+67 mi
- 14/09/2009130,082 mi+9,120 mi
- 14/09/2009130,082 mi
- 16/09/2010136,130 mi+6,048 mi
- 17/09/2010136,147 mi+17 mi
- 20/09/2010136,147 mi
- 13/09/2011141,900 mi+5,753 mi
- 15/09/2011141,934 mi+34 mi
- 28/09/2012148,017 mi+6,083 mi
- 24/09/2013155,019 mi+7,002 mi
- 24/09/2014163,880 mi+8,861 mi
- 25/09/2014163,880 mi
- 23/09/2015174,084 mi+10,204 mi
- 29/09/2016182,446 mi+8,362 mi
- 21/09/2017190,067 mi+7,621 mi
Average of roughly 8,621 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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