1998 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · S242 CRE
1998 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 08/09/1998. Recorded mileage 75,856 miles. MOT valid until 28/11/2026. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,856 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
S242 CRE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2025
- 75,856 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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S242 CRE Mileage History
- 18/11/202370,010 mi
- 13/11/202473,499 mi+3,489 mi
- 29/11/202473,516 mi+17 mi
- 17/11/202575,851 mi+2,335 mi
- 21/11/202575,856 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 2,908 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S242 CRE 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 (S242 CRE) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 November 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: Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (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: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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