1998 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · 2414 SC
1998 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 06/02/1998. Recorded mileage 176,609 miles. MOT valid until 13/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,609 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2793cc
2414 SC Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2026
- 176,609 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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2414 SC Mileage History
- 18/01/2007115,147 mi
- 18/01/2007115,147 mi
- 25/01/2008126,483 mi+11,336 mi
- 04/02/2008127,356 mi+873 mi
- 26/01/2009139,290 mi+11,934 mi
- 02/02/2010147,367 mi+8,077 mi
- 02/02/2010147,367 mi
- 19/01/2011152,004 mi+4,637 mi
- 16/01/2012156,484 mi+4,480 mi
- 16/01/2012156,484 mi
- 11/01/2013160,529 mi+4,045 mi
- 11/01/2013160,538 mi+9 mi
- 08/01/2014167,379 mi+6,841 mi
- 24/07/2015170,983 mi+3,604 mi
- 03/06/2017171,324 mi+341 mi
- 01/06/2018172,638 mi+1,314 mi
- 01/06/2018172,639 mi+1 mi
- 29/08/2025174,478 mi+1,839 mi
- 15/07/2026176,609 mi+2,131 mi
Average of roughly 3,154 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
2414 SC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 3 Series (2414 SC) between January 2007 and July 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 15 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.
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