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1998 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · S963 CTA

S963 CTA

1998 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 13/08/1998. Recorded mileage 171,405 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 18/05/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
1895cc

S963 CTA Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2025
  • 171,405 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
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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S963 CTA Mileage History

  1. 04/05/2022166,207 mi
  2. 04/05/2022166,207 mi
  3. 03/01/2024167,738 mi+1,531 mi
  4. 03/01/2024167,738 mi
  5. 19/05/2025171,405 mi+3,667 mi

Average of roughly 1,709 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

S963 CTA MOT History

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

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 3 Series (S963 CTA) between May 2022 and May 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 19 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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