1998 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · S596 GWL
1998 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1998. Recorded mileage 160,985 miles. MOT valid until 28/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,985 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
S596 GWL Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2026
- 160,985 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (36 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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S596 GWL Mileage History
- 20/11/200691,851 mi
- 07/12/2007101,755 mi+9,904 mi
- 23/11/2009109,926 mi+8,171 mi
- 23/11/2009109,926 mi
- 06/12/2010114,127 mi+4,201 mi
- 06/12/2010114,127 mi
- 19/12/2011116,534 mi+2,407 mi
- 19/12/2011116,534 mi
- 06/08/2012117,339 mi+805 mi
- 16/08/2012117,339 mi
- 15/01/2013119,710 mi+2,371 mi
- 15/01/2013119,710 mi
- 30/04/2014129,180 mi+9,470 mi
- 06/05/2014129,180 mi
- 20/05/2015138,278 mi+9,098 mi
- 21/05/2015138,280 mi+2 mi
- 22/04/2016139,976 mi+1,696 mi
- 22/04/2016139,976 mi
- 25/08/2017141,914 mi+1,938 mi
- 01/05/2019142,192 mi+278 mi
- 30/10/2020144,085 mi+1,893 mi
- 30/10/2020144,088 mi+3 mi
- 04/12/2021146,657 mi+2,569 mi
- 08/03/2023147,791 mi+1,134 mi
- 06/03/2024150,203 mi+2,412 mi
- 11/03/2024150,210 mi+7 mi
- 04/03/2025156,995 mi+6,785 mi
- 10/03/2025157,035 mi+40 mi
- 30/06/2026160,985 mi+3,950 mi
Average of roughly 3,526 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
S596 GWL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 3 Series (S596 GWL) between November 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 30 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (36 issues), Suspension (23 issues), Lighting (19 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 74 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
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