1998 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · S416 BPK
1998 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 16/12/1998. Recorded mileage 167,231 miles. MOT valid until 07/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,231 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
S416 BPK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2026
- 167,231 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 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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S416 BPK Mileage History
- 02/11/2022156,632 mi
- 27/10/2023158,898 mi+2,266 mi
- 27/10/2023158,900 mi+2 mi
- 01/11/2024165,795 mi+6,895 mi
- 09/07/2026167,231 mi+1,436 mi
Average of roughly 2,878 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S416 BPK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 3 Series (S416 BPK) between November 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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