Official DVLA Record

1998 BMW 5 Series 2.8L Petrol · S968 TWG

S968 TWG

1998 BMW 5 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1998. Recorded mileage 127,624 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
BMW 5 SERIES
Year / Origin
1998 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 24/01/2009
Road Tax
Untaxed (28/03/2008)
Recorded Mileage
127,624 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 24/01/2009
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 28/03/2008
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1998
Engine
2793cc

S968 TWG Key Findings

  • 7 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2008
  • 127,624 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)

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
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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S968 TWG Mileage History

  1. 07/01/2006111,564 mi
  2. 20/01/2006111,758 mi+194 mi
  3. 21/01/2006111,758 mi
  4. 25/01/2007119,478 mi+7,720 mi
  5. 25/01/2007119,478 mi
  6. 21/01/2008127,624 mi+8,146 mi
  7. 21/01/2008127,624 mi

Average of roughly 7,881 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.

S968 TWG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 15:47
MOT Analysis

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

7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 5 Series (S968 TWG) between January 2006 and January 2008.

The record contains 3 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 21 January 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”.

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