1998 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · S625 JGN
1998 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1998. Recorded mileage 154,424 miles. MOT expired on 12 Nov 2010.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Nov 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,424 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S625 JGN Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/12/2010
- 154,424 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S625 JGN 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 (S625 JGN) between October 2005 and December 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 15 December 2010 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.B.7)”; “Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mounting”.
S625 JGN Mileage History
- 19/10/2005117,993 mi
- 31/10/2006122,370 mi+4,377 mi
- 01/11/2006122,370 mi
- 01/11/2007131,259 mi+8,889 mi
- 06/11/2007131,340 mi+81 mi
- 24/10/2008142,724 mi+11,384 mi
- 29/10/2008142,897 mi+173 mi
- 03/11/2009149,155 mi+6,258 mi
- 13/11/2009149,198 mi+43 mi
- 15/12/2010154,424 mi+5,226 mi
Average of roughly 7,066 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
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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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