1998 BMW 3 Series 1.6L Petrol · S512 AGE
1998 BMW 3 Series (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 81,183 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/06/2007
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,183 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1596cc
S512 AGE Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/06/2006
- 81,183 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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S512 AGE Mileage History
- 22/06/200573,600 mi
- 23/06/200573,620 mi+20 mi
- 28/06/200681,183 mi+7,563 mi
Average of roughly 7,461 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
S512 AGE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 3 Series (S512 AGE) between June 2005 and June 2006.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 June 2006 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 (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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