1998 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · S174 EGC
1998 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 04/11/1998. Recorded mileage 95,743 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/05/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,743 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2793cc
S174 EGC Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2024
- 95,743 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 7 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: Poor
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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S174 EGC Mileage History
- 25/10/200624,407 mi
- 26/10/200624,407 mi
- 24/10/200726,508 mi+2,101 mi
- 14/10/200828,114 mi+1,606 mi
- 15/10/200929,330 mi+1,216 mi
- 09/11/201032,330 mi+3,000 mi
- 17/10/201134,533 mi+2,203 mi
- 08/12/201239,183 mi+4,650 mi
- 08/12/201239,183 mi
- 05/09/201343,327 mi+4,144 mi
- 04/11/201447,403 mi+4,076 mi
- 05/11/201447,403 mi
- 05/11/201550,352 mi+2,949 mi
- 10/10/201654,593 mi+4,241 mi
- 22/06/201854,991 mi+398 mi
- 22/06/201854,991 mi
- 22/06/201957,659 mi+2,668 mi
- 22/05/202160,111 mi+2,452 mi
- 30/05/202262,927 mi+2,816 mi
- 24/05/202378,813 mi+15,886 mi
- 30/05/202379,128 mi+315 mi
- 24/05/202495,573 mi+16,445 mi
- 29/05/202495,743 mi+170 mi
Average of roughly 4,055 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
S174 EGC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 3 Series (S174 EGC) between October 2006 and May 2024.
The record contains 17 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 29 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Rear Lower Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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