1998 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · S112 BNT
1998 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 02 Nov 1998. Recorded mileage 134,705 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,705 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S112 BNT Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/03/2025
- 134,705 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S112 BNT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 3 Series (S112 BNT) between October 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 March 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested car overheated (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced marked in yellow (6.1.1 (a”; “Emissions unable to be completed car overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
S112 BNT Mileage History
- 05/10/2022128,532 mi
- 22/10/2023129,787 mi+1,255 mi
- 10/03/2025134,705 mi+4,918 mi
Average of roughly 2,542 miles per year across 3 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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