1998 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · S46 KGO
1998 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1998. Recorded mileage 123,154 miles. MOT valid until 03 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,154 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S46 KGO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2025
- 123,154 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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S46 KGO Mileage History
- 11/10/2022121,425 mi
- 02/10/2023122,382 mi+957 mi
- 11/10/2024123,017 mi+635 mi
- 28/10/2025123,140 mi+123 mi
- 04/11/2025123,154 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 564 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S46 KGO 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 (S46 KGO) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 November 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: Tyres (21 issues), Brakes (20 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 74 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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