1998 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · R549 KMR
1998 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1998. Recorded mileage 132,475 miles. MOT expired on 07 Aug 2014. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Aug 2014
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,475 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
R549 KMR Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2013
- 132,475 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R549 KMR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 3 Series (R549 KMR) between July 2006 and July 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)”; “Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)”; “Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.
R549 KMR Mileage History
- 25/07/200694,902 mi
- 06/07/2007100,072 mi+5,170 mi
- 23/07/2008104,330 mi+4,258 mi
- 23/07/2008104,330 mi
- 22/07/2009108,245 mi+3,915 mi
- 16/07/2010114,549 mi+6,304 mi
- 23/07/2011120,041 mi+5,492 mi
- 07/08/2012127,301 mi+7,260 mi
- 08/08/2012127,301 mi
- 23/07/2013132,475 mi+5,174 mi
- 23/07/2013132,475 mi
Average of roughly 5,371 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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