1998 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · R136 ELG
1998 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 12/05/1998. Recorded mileage 110,969 miles. MOT valid until 29/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,969 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 3201cc
R136 ELG Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/06/2026
- 110,969 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 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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Known faults for BMW M3
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
R136 ELG Mileage History
- 18/07/200650,454 mi
- 23/07/200761,769 mi+11,315 mi
- 28/07/200872,713 mi+10,944 mi
- 30/07/200872,765 mi+52 mi
- 30/07/200985,812 mi+13,047 mi
- 29/07/201094,475 mi+8,663 mi
- 28/08/201094,504 mi+29 mi
- 05/09/201197,693 mi+3,189 mi
- 11/05/201599,460 mi+1,767 mi
- 01/04/2016103,609 mi+4,149 mi
- 12/05/2017107,542 mi+3,933 mi
- 16/07/2018108,457 mi+915 mi
- 17/08/2019109,666 mi+1,209 mi
- 13/08/2020109,699 mi+33 mi
- 23/02/2023109,944 mi+245 mi
- 01/07/2025110,964 mi+1,020 mi
- 27/06/2026110,969 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 3,035 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
R136 ELG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW M3 (R136 ELG) between July 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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