1998 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · S591 DUM
1998 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 06 Nov 1998. Recorded mileage 133,807 miles. MOT valid until 28 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,807 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S591 DUM Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2026
- 133,807 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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S591 DUM Mileage History
- 15/12/200591,986 mi
- 08/12/2006100,128 mi+8,142 mi
- 08/02/2008106,419 mi+6,291 mi
- 09/02/2008106,495 mi+76 mi
- 12/02/2009112,541 mi+6,046 mi
- 14/02/2009112,570 mi+29 mi
- 25/01/2010115,651 mi+3,081 mi
- 22/06/2011119,614 mi+3,963 mi
- 21/06/2012121,430 mi+1,816 mi
- 17/06/2013127,277 mi+5,847 mi
- 20/06/2013127,277 mi
- 30/10/2014130,873 mi+3,596 mi
- 12/11/2014130,874 mi+1 mi
- 28/04/2016131,373 mi+499 mi
- 10/05/2016131,375 mi+2 mi
- 04/10/2023131,382 mi+7 mi
- 15/11/2024132,022 mi+640 mi
- 30/05/2026133,807 mi+1,785 mi
Average of roughly 2,045 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
S591 DUM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 3 Series (S591 DUM) between December 2005 and May 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 30 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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