1998 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · S295 UNG
1998 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 90,335 miles. MOT expired on 23 Feb 2017.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Feb 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (14 Sept 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,335 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S295 UNG Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2016
- 90,335 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S295 UNG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 3 Series (S295 UNG) between August 2006 and February 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”.
S295 UNG Mileage History
- 02/08/200639,374 mi
- 10/08/200744,486 mi+5,112 mi
- 17/08/200744,610 mi+124 mi
- 22/08/200850,395 mi+5,785 mi
- 17/08/200955,006 mi+4,611 mi
- 12/08/201058,871 mi+3,865 mi
- 04/08/201163,836 mi+4,965 mi
- 23/05/201269,547 mi+5,711 mi
- 15/05/201382,460 mi+12,913 mi
- 29/04/201485,338 mi+2,878 mi
- 06/05/201485,338 mi
- 29/04/201588,283 mi+2,945 mi
- 30/04/201588,330 mi+47 mi
- 24/02/201690,335 mi+2,005 mi
Average of roughly 5,329 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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