1998 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · R262 OMG
1998 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1998. Recorded mileage 136,241 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/11/2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,241 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
R262 OMG Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/11/2016
- 136,241 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 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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R262 OMG Mileage History
- 17/05/200688,120 mi
- 17/05/200792,553 mi+4,433 mi
- 02/05/200894,833 mi+2,280 mi
- 02/05/200894,833 mi
- 09/11/2009117,068 mi+22,235 mi
- 09/11/2009117,070 mi+2 mi
- 06/12/2010134,199 mi+17,129 mi
- 31/10/2016136,238 mi+2,039 mi
- 02/11/2016136,241 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 4,598 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
R262 OMG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 3 Series (R262 OMG) between May 2006 and November 2016.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 November 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)”.
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