1998 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · S501 DRO
1998 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 27/08/1998. Recorded mileage 115,118 miles. MOT valid until 15/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,118 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1895cc
S501 DRO Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 115,118 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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S501 DRO Mileage History
- 23/08/200648,788 mi
- 14/08/200752,202 mi+3,414 mi
- 19/08/200856,840 mi+4,638 mi
- 03/09/200966,838 mi+9,998 mi
- 02/09/201073,963 mi+7,125 mi
- 16/09/201179,896 mi+5,933 mi
- 14/09/201285,234 mi+5,338 mi
- 14/09/201388,370 mi+3,136 mi
- 17/09/201490,928 mi+2,558 mi
- 25/09/201594,584 mi+3,656 mi
- 23/09/201697,263 mi+2,679 mi
- 12/09/2017101,306 mi+4,043 mi
- 24/09/2018107,681 mi+6,375 mi
- 16/09/2019113,108 mi+5,427 mi
- 19/09/2019113,108 mi
- 25/08/2020114,849 mi+1,741 mi
- 17/09/2021114,914 mi+65 mi
- 22/09/2021114,993 mi+79 mi
- 25/08/2022114,594 mi-399 mi
- 04/04/2024114,990 mi+396 mi
- 04/04/2024114,990 mi
- 20/03/2025115,107 mi+117 mi
- 15/07/2026115,118 mi+11 mi
- 17/07/2026115,118 mi
Average of roughly 3,333 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
S501 DRO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 3 Series (S501 DRO) between August 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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