1998 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · S615 DWY
1998 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 05/11/1998. Recorded mileage 153,342 miles. MOT valid until 17/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,342 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
S615 DWY Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/02/2026
- 153,342 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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S615 DWY Mileage History
- 07/02/200655,830 mi
- 16/02/200759,601 mi+3,771 mi
- 30/01/200862,008 mi+2,407 mi
- 11/02/200966,131 mi+4,123 mi
- 01/02/201076,511 mi+10,380 mi
- 01/02/201076,511 mi
- 11/02/201190,412 mi+13,901 mi
- 11/02/201190,412 mi
- 15/02/201295,984 mi+5,572 mi
- 15/02/201295,984 mi
- 15/02/2013104,674 mi+8,690 mi
- 04/02/2014109,229 mi+4,555 mi
- 05/02/2014109,230 mi+1 mi
- 09/02/2015113,937 mi+4,707 mi
- 25/01/2016116,719 mi+2,782 mi
- 25/01/2016116,720 mi+1 mi
- 02/02/2017120,324 mi+3,604 mi
- 01/02/2018126,410 mi+6,086 mi
- 12/02/2019131,900 mi+5,490 mi
- 06/02/2020138,725 mi+6,825 mi
- 03/02/2021140,603 mi+1,878 mi
- 02/02/2022142,088 mi+1,485 mi
- 10/02/2023146,014 mi+3,926 mi
- 09/02/2024151,044 mi+5,030 mi
- 03/02/2025152,172 mi+1,128 mi
- 14/02/2025152,172 mi
- 14/02/2026153,342 mi+1,170 mi
Average of roughly 4,871 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
S615 DWY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 3 Series (S615 DWY) between February 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 14 February 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 (15 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 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: “Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longe”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
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