1998 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · R61 WLB
1998 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 16/01/1998. Recorded mileage 55,283 miles. MOT valid until 22/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,283 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
R61 WLB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2026
- 55,283 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R61 WLB Mileage History
- 27/10/202245,757 mi
- 23/01/202445,913 mi+156 mi
- 02/01/202553,736 mi+7,823 mi
- 15/01/202553,743 mi+7 mi
- 21/01/202655,283 mi+1,540 mi
Average of roughly 2,944 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R61 WLB 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 (R61 WLB) between October 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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