1998 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · R668 BKW
1998 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 20 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 92,171 miles. MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,171 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R668 BKW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 92,171 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R668 BKW 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 (R668 BKW) between December 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 October 2025 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: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
R668 BKW Mileage History
- 02/12/202282,770 mi
- 23/10/202383,450 mi+680 mi
- 24/10/202383,452 mi+2 mi
- 16/10/202483,883 mi+431 mi
- 24/10/202592,171 mi+8,288 mi
Average of roughly 3,249 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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