No, S340 ABA is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for S340 ABA?

The MOT for S340 ABA is valid and due for renewal on or before 3 July 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of S340 ABA?

The recorded mileage for S340 ABA is 61,678 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is S340 ABA ULEZ compliant?

No, S340 ABA does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1998 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · S340 ABA

S340 ABA

1998 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 61,678 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin: 1998 · Glasgow
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 03/07/2025
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 61,678 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 2.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 03/07/2025

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 61,678 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1998
Engine: 2793cc

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S340 ABA Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 05/07/2024
61,678 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

! Older vehicle

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S340 ABA Mileage History

31/03/202260,458 mi
31/03/202261,169 mi+711 mi
29/02/202461,527 mi+358 mi
05/07/202461,678 mi+151 mi

Average of roughly 539 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

S340 ABA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Sept 2026, 17:15

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 3 Series (S340 ABA) between March 2022 and July 2024.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 05 July 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: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.

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