1998 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · S311 DSF
1998 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 84,460 miles. MOT valid until 13/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,460 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
S311 DSF Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 84,460 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 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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S311 DSF Mileage History
- 25/11/200520,761 mi
- 01/11/200623,087 mi+2,326 mi
- 21/10/200829,635 mi+6,548 mi
- 21/10/200829,635 mi
- 03/11/200933,007 mi+3,372 mi
- 03/11/200933,007 mi
- 28/10/201038,013 mi+5,006 mi
- 29/10/201038,014 mi+1 mi
- 27/02/201241,652 mi+3,638 mi
- 05/02/201348,682 mi+7,030 mi
- 05/02/201452,890 mi+4,208 mi
- 13/02/201557,026 mi+4,136 mi
- 15/02/201661,696 mi+4,670 mi
- 30/01/201767,313 mi+5,617 mi
- 02/03/201869,748 mi+2,435 mi
- 18/03/201973,558 mi+3,810 mi
- 18/03/201973,560 mi+2 mi
- 13/03/202077,910 mi+4,350 mi
- 13/03/202077,916 mi+6 mi
- 21/07/202278,934 mi+1,018 mi
- 20/07/202380,679 mi+1,745 mi
- 02/08/202380,779 mi+100 mi
- 24/07/202482,716 mi+1,937 mi
- 15/08/202583,676 mi+960 mi
- 31/07/202684,460 mi+784 mi
Average of roughly 3,080 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
S311 DSF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 3 Series (S311 DSF) between November 2005 and July 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2026 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: Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Steering (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (7 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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