1998 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · S873 BYG
1998 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1998. Recorded mileage 177,124 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/10/2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/12/2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,124 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1895cc
S873 BYG Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/10/2013
- 177,124 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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S873 BYG Mileage History
- 27/11/2007119,747 mi
- 14/11/2008125,718 mi+5,971 mi
- 18/11/2008125,818 mi+100 mi
- 10/11/2009132,677 mi+6,859 mi
- 21/10/2010138,840 mi+6,163 mi
- 21/10/2010138,840 mi
- 21/10/2011149,837 mi+10,997 mi
- 22/10/2011149,848 mi+11 mi
- 19/10/2012162,317 mi+12,469 mi
- 19/10/2012162,328 mi+11 mi
- 18/10/2013177,124 mi+14,796 mi
Average of roughly 9,740 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
S873 BYG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 3 Series (S873 BYG) between November 2007 and October 2013.
The record contains 7 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 18 October 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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