1998 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · R87 BWB
1998 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 06/02/1998. Recorded mileage 122,903 miles. MOT valid until 25/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,903 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1796cc
R87 BWB Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2026
- 122,903 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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R87 BWB Mileage History
- 31/10/200772,705 mi
- 06/11/200876,382 mi+3,677 mi
- 30/10/200980,266 mi+3,884 mi
- 30/10/200980,266 mi
- 23/06/201180,427 mi+161 mi
- 03/07/201380,458 mi+31 mi
- 30/06/201482,743 mi+2,285 mi
- 16/05/202391,770 mi+9,027 mi
- 16/05/202391,770 mi
- 27/07/2026122,903 mi+31,133 mi
Average of roughly 2,679 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
R87 BWB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 3 Series (R87 BWB) between October 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 July 2026 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: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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