1998 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · S102 ADS
1998 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 136,273 miles. MOT valid until 02/06/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,273 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2494cc
S102 ADS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2026
- 136,273 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 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: 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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S102 ADS Mileage History
- 20/02/2022135,494 mi
- 11/03/2023135,839 mi+345 mi
- 22/07/2024136,273 mi+434 mi
- 22/07/2024136,273 mi
- 04/06/2026136,273 mi
Average of roughly 182 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S102 ADS 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 (S102 ADS) between February 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Suspension (4 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.
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