1998 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · S331 BFM
1998 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 123,116 miles. MOT expired on 17 Apr 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,116 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S331 BFM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/04/2024
- 123,116 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S331 BFM 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 (S331 BFM) between February 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 April 2024 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: Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
S331 BFM Mileage History
- 14/02/2022122,279 mi
- 18/02/2022122,302 mi+23 mi
- 24/02/2023122,883 mi+581 mi
- 09/03/2023122,883 mi
- 19/04/2024123,116 mi+233 mi
Average of roughly 385 miles per year across 5 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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