1998 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · R755 BWL
1998 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 16 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 127,318 miles. MOT valid until 05 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,318 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R755 BWL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2026
- 127,318 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.
R755 BWL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW M3 (R755 BWL) between February 2025 and February 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
R755 BWL Mileage History
- 06/02/2025126,098 mi
- 05/02/2026127,318 mi+1,220 mi
- 05/02/2026127,318 mi
Average of roughly 1,225 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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