1998 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · R687 BSX
1998 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 26 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 159,432 miles. MOT expired on 08 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,432 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R687 BSX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/05/2024
- 159,432 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R687 BSX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 3 Series (R687 BSX) between April 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 May 2024 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: Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
R687 BSX Mileage History
- 22/04/2022178,592 mi
- 22/04/2022178,592 mi
- 03/05/2023158,196 mi-20,396 mi
- 10/05/2024159,432 mi+1,236 mi
Average of roughly -9,343 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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