1998 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · S866 DDO
1998 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 04 Nov 1998. Recorded mileage 84,052 miles. MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,052 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S866 DDO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2025
- 84,052 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S866 DDO 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 M3 (S866 DDO) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
S866 DDO Mileage History
- 22/08/202382,475 mi
- 26/07/202483,282 mi+807 mi
- 03/08/202483,294 mi+12 mi
- 05/08/202584,031 mi+737 mi
- 19/08/202584,052 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 791 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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