1998 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · S231 AWP
1998 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 30/09/1998. Recorded mileage 132,456 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/12/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,456 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
S231 AWP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/12/2023
- 132,456 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 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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S231 AWP Mileage History
- 28/09/2021125,400 mi
- 28/09/2021125,400 mi
- 02/12/2022127,985 mi+2,585 mi
- 02/12/2022127,986 mi+1 mi
- 04/12/2023132,456 mi+4,470 mi
Average of roughly 3,234 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S231 AWP 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 (S231 AWP) between September 2021 and December 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 December 2023 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: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
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