1998 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · R463 DNK
1998 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 21/01/1998. Recorded mileage 137,854 miles. MOT valid until 30/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,854 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1796cc
R463 DNK Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2026
- 137,854 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 22 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R463 DNK Mileage History
- 01/08/2026137,854 mi
- 01/08/2026137,854 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
R463 DNK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 3 Series (R463 DNK) between August 2026 and August 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 August 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 (14 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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.
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