1998 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · R441 EDL
1998 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 05/01/1998. Recorded mileage 112,244 miles. MOT valid until 09/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,244 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1896cc
R441 EDL Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2025
- 112,244 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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R441 EDL Mileage History
- 14/12/200576,449 mi
- 15/12/200576,449 mi
- 29/12/200683,846 mi+7,397 mi
- 29/12/200683,846 mi
- 17/12/200789,062 mi+5,216 mi
- 29/12/200897,579 mi+8,517 mi
- 29/12/200897,579 mi
- 22/12/2009107,592 mi+10,013 mi
- 20/12/2010116,695 mi+9,103 mi
- 20/12/2010116,695 mi
- 22/12/2011123,424 mi+6,729 mi
- 22/12/2011123,424 mi
- 21/12/2012129,612 mi+6,188 mi
- 21/12/2012129,612 mi
- 17/02/2014135,420 mi+5,808 mi
- 19/02/2014135,420 mi
- 05/12/2014138,970 mi+3,550 mi
- 05/12/2014138,970 mi
- 30/11/2015143,845 mi+4,875 mi
- 05/12/2016147,084 mi+3,239 mi
- 05/12/2016147,084 mi
- 27/11/2017151,520 mi+4,436 mi
- 26/11/2018156,614 mi+5,094 mi
- 27/11/2018156,616 mi+2 mi
- 27/11/2019162,371 mi+5,755 mi
- 27/11/2019162,371 mi
- 26/05/2021166,150 mi+3,779 mi
- 17/05/2022106,409 mi-59,741 mi
- 26/03/2024106,826 mi+417 mi
- 10/11/2025112,244 mi+5,418 mi
Average of roughly 1,798 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R441 EDL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 3 Series (R441 EDL) between December 2005 and November 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 10 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Steering (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)”; “Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)”.
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