1998 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · R972 CWL
1998 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 02/03/1998. Recorded mileage 151,289 miles. MOT valid until 02/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,289 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
R972 CWL Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2026
- 151,289 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects 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
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R972 CWL Mileage History
- 13/01/200777,244 mi
- 02/02/200881,730 mi+4,486 mi
- 02/11/200984,043 mi+2,313 mi
- 14/12/201091,579 mi+7,536 mi
- 21/12/201091,687 mi+108 mi
- 12/12/2011105,651 mi+13,964 mi
- 12/12/2011105,651 mi
- 18/12/2012126,615 mi+20,964 mi
- 08/02/2014144,592 mi+17,977 mi
- 11/02/2014144,592 mi
- 20/01/2015145,772 mi+1,180 mi
- 29/06/2020148,946 mi+3,174 mi
- 13/07/2021150,146 mi+1,200 mi
- 20/06/2022150,313 mi+167 mi
- 11/10/2023150,782 mi+469 mi
- 24/09/2024150,800 mi+18 mi
- 24/09/2024150,800 mi
- 04/06/2026151,289 mi+489 mi
Average of roughly 3,819 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
R972 CWL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 3 Series (R972 CWL) between January 2007 and June 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 June 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 (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”; “Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)”.
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