1998 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · R330 BDX
1998 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 120,741 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,741 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R330 BDX Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2022
- 120,741 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R330 BDX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1998 BMW M3 (R330 BDX) between July 2022 and July 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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