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1998 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · S828 BYG

S828 BYG

1998 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 04/08/1998. Recorded mileage 145,892 miles. MOT valid until 29/10/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 29/10/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
2793cc

S828 BYG Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
  • 145,892 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 Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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S828 BYG Mileage History

  1. 27/07/2022141,657 mi
  2. 16/06/2023141,694 mi+37 mi
  3. 10/10/2025145,884 mi+4,190 mi
  4. 30/10/2025145,892 mi+8 mi

Average of roughly 1,299 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

S828 BYG MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 3 Series (S828 BYG) between July 2022 and October 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 30 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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