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1998 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · S735 FAN

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
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 08/07/2027
Tax Status
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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 Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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S735 FAN Mileage History

  1. 20/06/2023118,656 mi
  2. 13/06/2024121,416 mi+2,760 mi
  3. 18/06/2024121,430 mi+14 mi
  4. 16/06/2025122,969 mi+1,539 mi
  5. 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

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Oct 2026, 03:10
MOT Analysis

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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