1998 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · S424 BYG
1998 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1998. Recorded mileage 98,804 miles. MOT expired on 25 Apr 2011.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Apr 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 May 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,804 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S424 BYG Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 26/04/2010
- 98,804 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S424 BYG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 3 Series (S424 BYG) between December 2005 and April 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 April 2010 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)”.
S424 BYG Mileage History
- 19/12/200558,009 mi
- 03/01/200768,570 mi+10,561 mi
- 24/01/200880,324 mi+11,754 mi
- 24/01/200880,324 mi
- 22/01/200987,135 mi+6,811 mi
- 26/04/201098,804 mi+11,669 mi
- 26/04/201098,804 mi
Average of roughly 9,376 miles per year across 7 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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