1998 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · R29 JEC
1998 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1998. Recorded mileage 114,242 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/11/2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/10/2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,242 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2494cc
R29 JEC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2008
- 114,242 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 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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R29 JEC Mileage History
- 01/11/200697,931 mi
- 15/11/200697,948 mi+17 mi
- 26/11/2008114,242 mi+16,294 mi
Average of roughly 7,881 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R29 JEC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 3 Series (R29 JEC) between November 2006 and November 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 November 2008 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: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
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