1998 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · L60 OGU
1998 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 150,060 miles. MOT valid until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,060 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
L60 OGU Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 150,060 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 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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L60 OGU Mileage History
- 12/03/2007116,367 mi
- 12/03/2007116,367 mi
- 08/04/2008126,792 mi+10,425 mi
- 09/04/2008126,792 mi
- 23/03/2009130,726 mi+3,934 mi
- 08/04/2010133,933 mi+3,207 mi
- 19/04/2010133,947 mi+14 mi
- 18/04/2011138,126 mi+4,179 mi
- 18/04/2011138,126 mi
- 04/04/2012141,585 mi+3,459 mi
- 20/08/2012141,634 mi+49 mi
- 12/04/2013141,642 mi+8 mi
- 15/04/2013141,642 mi
- 02/02/2024149,133 mi+7,491 mi
- 01/02/2025149,762 mi+629 mi
- 26/01/2026150,060 mi+298 mi
Average of roughly 1,785 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
L60 OGU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 3 Series (L60 OGU) between March 2007 and January 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 26 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”; “Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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