1998 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · S744 FVL
1998 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 21/08/1998. Recorded mileage 140,979 miles. MOT valid until 16/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,979 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
S744 FVL Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/10/2025
- 140,979 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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S744 FVL Mileage History
- 05/01/200787,571 mi
- 06/01/200787,586 mi+15 mi
- 23/01/200892,679 mi+5,093 mi
- 02/02/200997,007 mi+4,328 mi
- 01/02/2010101,555 mi+4,548 mi
- 07/02/2011106,822 mi+5,267 mi
- 14/02/2012110,173 mi+3,351 mi
- 14/02/2012110,173 mi
- 07/02/2013120,622 mi+10,449 mi
- 01/06/2019122,008 mi+1,386 mi
- 01/06/2019122,008 mi
- 18/03/2021125,480 mi+3,472 mi
- 23/02/2022128,609 mi+3,129 mi
- 02/03/2022128,617 mi+8 mi
- 15/03/2023134,109 mi+5,492 mi
- 12/03/2024139,114 mi+5,005 mi
- 17/10/2025140,971 mi+1,857 mi
- 18/10/2025140,979 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 2,843 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
S744 FVL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 3 Series (S744 FVL) between January 2007 and October 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 18 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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