1998 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · S565 BWH
1998 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 119,982 miles. MOT valid until 02/11/2026. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,982 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2494cc
S565 BWH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2025
- 119,982 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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S565 BWH Mileage History
- 11/01/2022116,334 mi
- 07/01/2023117,950 mi+1,616 mi
- 30/01/2024119,878 mi+1,928 mi
- 03/11/2025119,982 mi+104 mi
Average of roughly 957 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
S565 BWH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 3 Series (S565 BWH) between January 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 13 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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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