1998 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · S127 ADS
1998 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 96,958 miles. MOT valid until 24/10/2026. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,958 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
S127 ADS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 96,958 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension 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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S127 ADS Mileage History
- 20/10/202395,483 mi
- 20/10/202395,483 mi
- 14/10/202496,204 mi+721 mi
- 16/10/202596,958 mi+754 mi
- 16/10/202596,958 mi
Average of roughly 741 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S127 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 (S127 ADS) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 2025 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: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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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