1998 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · S114 APJ
1998 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1998. Recorded mileage 106,274 miles. MOT valid until 16/06/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,274 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1895cc
S114 APJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2026
- 106,274 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 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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S114 APJ Mileage History
- 12/06/202396,471 mi
- 18/06/202499,920 mi+3,449 mi
- 17/06/2025103,681 mi+3,761 mi
- 17/06/2025103,681 mi
- 16/06/2026106,274 mi+2,593 mi
Average of roughly 3,255 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S114 APJ 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 (S114 APJ) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 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 (12 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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: “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Excessively deteriorated. (0.1 (d))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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