1998 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · S661 OSL
1998 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 93,625 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/01/2015
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,625 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1796cc
S661 OSL Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2014
- 93,625 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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S661 OSL Mileage History
- 19/10/200570,349 mi
- 18/10/200674,401 mi+4,052 mi
- 22/02/200877,988 mi+3,587 mi
- 24/04/200979,913 mi+1,925 mi
- 28/04/200979,913 mi
- 11/03/201086,423 mi+6,510 mi
- 15/04/201186,504 mi+81 mi
- 21/03/201286,516 mi+12 mi
- 29/01/201493,625 mi+7,109 mi
- 29/01/201493,625 mi
Average of roughly 2,811 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
S661 OSL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 3 Series (S661 OSL) between October 2005 and January 2014.
The record contains 8 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 January 2014 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: Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)”; “Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
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