1998 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · KEL 44E
1998 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 10 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 57,183 miles. MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,183 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KEL 44E Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
- 57,183 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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KEL 44E Mileage History
- 08/08/202257,123 mi
- 15/08/202357,140 mi+17 mi
- 20/08/202457,163 mi+23 mi
- 06/08/202557,171 mi+8 mi
- 05/08/202657,183 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 15 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KEL 44E MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW M3 (KEL 44E) between August 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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