1998 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · S753 KAN
1998 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 04 Sept 1998. Recorded mileage 175,780 miles. MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,780 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S753 KAN Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 175,780 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (29 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S753 KAN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 3 Series (S753 KAN) between June 2007 and April 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2026 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 (29 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 59 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 Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)”; “Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
S753 KAN Mileage History
- 23/06/200779,363 mi
- 01/07/200885,930 mi+6,567 mi
- 01/07/200885,930 mi
- 06/07/200992,676 mi+6,746 mi
- 13/07/200992,703 mi+27 mi
- 16/07/2010100,660 mi+7,957 mi
- 29/07/2011108,218 mi+7,558 mi
- 29/07/2011108,218 mi
- 30/07/2012117,544 mi+9,326 mi
- 04/09/2012117,821 mi+277 mi
- 04/09/2012117,821 mi
- 03/09/2013125,304 mi+7,483 mi
- 03/09/2014129,855 mi+4,551 mi
- 03/09/2015132,139 mi+2,284 mi
- 16/09/2016133,691 mi+1,552 mi
- 16/09/2016133,691 mi
- 15/09/2017137,098 mi+3,407 mi
- 14/09/2018141,184 mi+4,086 mi
- 16/09/2019144,345 mi+3,161 mi
- 14/09/2020148,846 mi+4,501 mi
- 11/01/2023150,435 mi+1,589 mi
- 11/01/2024157,073 mi+6,638 mi
- 02/04/2025164,825 mi+7,752 mi
- 01/04/2026175,780 mi+10,955 mi
Average of roughly 5,136 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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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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