1998 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · S54 KVP
1998 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 15 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 54,107 miles. MOT valid until 04 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,107 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S54 KVP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/04/2026
- 54,107 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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S54 KVP Mileage History
- 09/03/202247,573 mi
- 16/03/202350,021 mi+2,448 mi
- 16/03/202451,689 mi+1,668 mi
- 03/03/202552,940 mi+1,251 mi
- 06/04/202654,107 mi+1,167 mi
Average of roughly 1,603 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S54 KVP 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 KVP) between March 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
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