1998 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · S457 JYX
1998 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 09 Oct 1998. Recorded mileage 107,355 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,355 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S457 JYX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2026
- 107,355 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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S457 JYX Mileage History
- 11/10/2021106,387 mi
- 06/12/2021106,393 mi+6 mi
- 01/12/2022107,329 mi+936 mi
- 19/12/2022107,334 mi+5 mi
- 27/01/2026107,355 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 225 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S457 JYX 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 (S457 JYX) between October 2021 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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