1998 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · LIW 2139
1998 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1998. Recorded mileage 202,286 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/08/2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/07/2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 202,286 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
LIW 2139 Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/09/2025
- 202,286 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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LIW 2139 Mileage History
- 20/07/2022201,851 mi
- 23/08/2023202,067 mi+216 mi
- 23/09/2025202,286 mi+219 mi
Average of roughly 137 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
LIW 2139 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 3 Series (LIW 2139) between July 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Coil spring missing spacer missing (5.3.1 (c) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”.
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