1998 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · S735 FAN
1998 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 124,968 miles. MOT valid until 08/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,968 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
S735 FAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2026
- 124,968 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 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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S735 FAN Mileage History
- 20/06/2023118,656 mi
- 13/06/2024121,416 mi+2,760 mi
- 18/06/2024121,430 mi+14 mi
- 16/06/2025122,969 mi+1,539 mi
- 17/06/2026124,968 mi+1,999 mi
Average of roughly 2,109 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S735 FAN 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 (S735 FAN) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues). 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: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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