1998 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · R834 CGK
1998 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 16 Feb 1998. Recorded mileage 89,529 miles. MOT valid until 02 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,529 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
R834 CGK Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2026
- 89,529 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R834 CGK Mileage History
- 25/05/200673,966 mi
- 15/05/200780,365 mi+6,399 mi
- 15/07/200886,609 mi+6,244 mi
- 15/06/200988,659 mi+2,050 mi
- 16/06/200988,660 mi+1 mi
- 14/06/201688,838 mi+178 mi
- 14/06/201688,838 mi
- 08/06/201789,373 mi+535 mi
- 09/06/201789,376 mi+3 mi
- 10/06/202089,399 mi+23 mi
- 10/05/202289,408 mi+9 mi
- 29/07/202689,527 mi+119 mi
- 04/08/202689,529 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 771 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
R834 CGK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 3 Series (R834 CGK) between May 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 9 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 04 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
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