The road tax status for R904 GAE is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R904 GAE?

The MOT for R904 GAE is valid and due for renewal on or before 16 March 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of R904 GAE?

The recorded mileage for R904 GAE is 144,556 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R904 GAE ULEZ compliant?

No, R904 GAE does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1998 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · R904 GAE

R904 GAE

1998 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 13/03/1998. Recorded mileage 144,556 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 16/03/2024
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 144,556 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 16/03/2024

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Mileage: 144,556 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1998
Engine: 1796cc

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R904 GAE Key Findings

24 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2023
144,556 miles recorded at latest MOT
7 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

! Older vehicle

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R904 GAE Mileage History

30/10/200685,016 mi
07/11/200786,956 mi+1,940 mi
02/12/200889,891 mi+2,935 mi
03/12/200889,891 mi
27/11/200992,022 mi+2,131 mi
27/11/201092,611 mi+589 mi
08/11/201192,828 mi+217 mi
15/11/201293,092 mi+264 mi
21/08/201393,665 mi+573 mi
16/10/201498,967 mi+5,302 mi
21/10/2015105,629 mi+6,662 mi
23/10/2015105,632 mi+3 mi
17/10/2016110,728 mi+5,096 mi
18/10/2017111,810 mi+1,082 mi
28/09/2018113,528 mi+1,718 mi
04/10/2018113,528 mi
10/10/2019118,611 mi+5,083 mi
12/10/2019118,614 mi+3 mi
29/10/2020123,569 mi+4,955 mi
29/10/2020123,569 mi
07/02/2022133,896 mi+10,327 mi
07/02/2022133,896 mi
16/03/2023144,556 mi+10,660 mi
17/03/2023144,556 mi

Average of roughly 3,635 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.

R904 GAE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 19:41

MOT Analysis

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24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 3 Series (R904 GAE) between October 2006 and March 2023.

The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 17 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 29 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”.

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