1998 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · R922 AEV
1998 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 206,023 miles. MOT expired on 10 Nov 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 206,023 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R922 AEV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2024
- 206,023 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R922 AEV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 3 Series (R922 AEV) between November 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (21 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LHD Light unit fitted . (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LHD Light unit fitted . (4.1.2 (c))”.
R922 AEV Mileage History
- 09/11/2022179,774 mi
- 11/11/2022179,775 mi+1 mi
- 09/11/2023194,070 mi+14,295 mi
- 06/11/2024206,023 mi+11,953 mi
- 07/11/2024206,023 mi
Average of roughly 13,149 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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