1998 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Diesel · R416 CFU
1998 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/04/1998. Recorded mileage 193,091 miles. MOT valid until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (07/05/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,091 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2498cc
R416 CFU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2026
- 193,091 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R416 CFU Mileage History
- 02/05/2023185,768 mi
- 15/05/2024188,855 mi+3,087 mi
- 28/04/2025191,579 mi+2,724 mi
- 01/06/2026193,075 mi+1,496 mi
- 03/06/2026193,091 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 2,371 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R416 CFU 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 (R416 CFU) between May 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Headlamp lens seriously defective dip beam light very dim (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
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