1998 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · S630 APJ
1998 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1998. Recorded mileage 113,962 miles. MOT valid until 06/11/2026. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,962 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2793cc
S630 APJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 113,962 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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S630 APJ Mileage History
- 19/06/2023109,903 mi
- 23/06/2023109,904 mi+1 mi
- 02/10/2024111,571 mi+1,667 mi
- 10/10/2024111,571 mi
- 07/11/2025113,962 mi+2,391 mi
Average of roughly 1,700 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S630 APJ 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 (S630 APJ) between June 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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