1998 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · S361 ADK
1998 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 206,831 miles. MOT expired on 04 Sept 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 206,831 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S361 ADK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/09/2025
- 206,831 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S361 ADK 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 (S361 ADK) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Steering (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested Pedal sinks when testing rear brakes (1.2.1 (g))”; “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
S361 ADK Mileage History
- 11/08/2022188,771 mi
- 08/08/2023193,310 mi+4,539 mi
- 01/08/2024199,749 mi+6,439 mi
- 12/08/2024199,757 mi+8 mi
- 06/09/2025206,831 mi+7,074 mi
Average of roughly 5,879 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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