1998 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · R707 VSE
1998 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 89,974 miles. MOT expired on 15 Feb 2012.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Feb 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 May 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,974 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R707 VSE Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2011
- 89,974 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R707 VSE Mileage History
- 04/01/200769,397 mi
- 05/01/200769,397 mi
- 10/01/200873,067 mi+3,670 mi
- 10/01/200873,067 mi
- 09/01/200976,596 mi+3,529 mi
- 09/01/200976,597 mi+1 mi
- 16/02/201081,739 mi+5,142 mi
- 10/02/201189,974 mi+8,235 mi
Average of roughly 5,017 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
R707 VSE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 3 Series (R707 VSE) between January 2006 and February 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 February 2011 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 (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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