1998 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · S54 KCC
1998 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 144,120 miles. MOT valid until 03 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,120 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S54 KCC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2026
- 144,120 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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S54 KCC Mileage History
- 03/06/2024141,158 mi
- 30/05/2025143,047 mi+1,889 mi
- 02/06/2025143,100 mi+53 mi
- 28/05/2026144,051 mi+951 mi
- 01/06/2026144,120 mi+69 mi
Average of roughly 1,486 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S54 KCC 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 (S54 KCC) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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