1998 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · R187 DBU
1998 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 16/04/1998. Recorded mileage 157,040 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/02/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,040 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
R187 DBU Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2023
- 157,040 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 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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R187 DBU Mileage History
- 03/03/2006104,790 mi
- 04/03/2006104,790 mi
- 08/03/2007112,176 mi+7,386 mi
- 15/03/2007112,284 mi+108 mi
- 18/04/2008117,076 mi+4,792 mi
- 06/08/2009119,180 mi+2,104 mi
- 07/08/2009119,181 mi+1 mi
- 26/07/2010129,612 mi+10,431 mi
- 25/07/2011139,550 mi+9,938 mi
- 25/07/2011139,550 mi
- 26/07/2012143,921 mi+4,371 mi
- 31/07/2013146,047 mi+2,126 mi
- 08/08/2014148,562 mi+2,515 mi
- 03/08/2015150,953 mi+2,391 mi
- 01/08/2016152,956 mi+2,003 mi
- 01/08/2016152,956 mi
- 23/02/2019155,922 mi+2,966 mi
- 25/02/2019155,922 mi
- 02/04/2020156,862 mi+940 mi
- 21/02/2023157,040 mi+178 mi
- 24/02/2023157,040 mi
Average of roughly 3,077 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
R187 DBU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 3 Series (R187 DBU) between March 2006 and February 2023.
The record contains 14 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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