1998 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · R835 NFP
1998 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1998. Recorded mileage 113,725 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/10/2015
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,725 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2793cc
R835 NFP Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/10/2015
- 113,725 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R835 NFP Mileage History
- 17/08/2006890,518 mi
- 03/09/2007101,797 mi-788,721 mi
- 01/07/2008102,028 mi+231 mi
- 02/07/2008102,030 mi+2 mi
- 07/10/2009102,705 mi+675 mi
- 07/10/2009102,706 mi+1 mi
- 20/04/2011107,747 mi+5,041 mi
- 29/05/2012109,891 mi+2,144 mi
- 28/05/2013111,823 mi+1,932 mi
- 30/10/2014113,675 mi+1,852 mi
- 06/10/2015113,725 mi+50 mi
Average of roughly -85,032 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R835 NFP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 3 Series (R835 NFP) between August 2006 and October 2015.
The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2015 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). 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 Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
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