1998 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · M4 RKB
1998 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 20 Feb 1998. Recorded mileage 104,994 miles. MOT valid until 05 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,994 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M4 RKB Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2026
- 104,994 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M4 RKB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 3 Series (M4 RKB) between March 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 07 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (18 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”.
M4 RKB Mileage History
- 06/03/200658,495 mi
- 20/02/200743,054 mi-15,441 mi
- 20/02/200762,606 mi+19,552 mi
- 20/02/200762,606 mi
- 04/03/200865,718 mi+3,112 mi
- 04/03/200865,718 mi
- 11/02/200968,243 mi+2,525 mi
- 08/03/201071,722 mi+3,479 mi
- 02/03/201175,299 mi+3,577 mi
- 27/02/201278,387 mi+3,088 mi
- 13/02/201380,490 mi+2,103 mi
- 24/02/201484,219 mi+3,729 mi
- 28/08/201590,512 mi+6,293 mi
- 16/08/201692,524 mi+2,012 mi
- 21/08/201794,983 mi+2,459 mi
- 21/08/201794,984 mi+1 mi
- 21/08/201897,189 mi+2,205 mi
- 23/08/201897,211 mi+22 mi
- 22/08/201999,006 mi+1,795 mi
- 22/08/201999,010 mi+4 mi
- 21/08/2020100,386 mi+1,376 mi
- 25/08/2020100,388 mi+2 mi
- 26/08/2021101,705 mi+1,317 mi
- 27/08/2021101,711 mi+6 mi
- 26/01/2023103,133 mi+1,422 mi
- 02/01/2024103,687 mi+554 mi
- 02/04/2025104,053 mi+366 mi
- 07/05/2026104,994 mi+941 mi
Average of roughly 2,305 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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