1998 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · S745 APA
1998 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 23/10/1998. Recorded mileage 73,297 miles. MOT valid until 28/05/2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/05/2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,297 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
S745 APA Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2026
- 73,297 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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S745 APA Mileage History
- 30/05/202573,255 mi
- 18/05/202673,297 mi+42 mi
Average of roughly 43 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
S745 APA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 3 Series (S745 APA) between May 2025 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
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