1998 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · S936 ADC
1998 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 175,285 miles. MOT valid until 29/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31/08/2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,285 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
S936 ADC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 175,285 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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S936 ADC Mileage History
- 01/08/2022167,554 mi
- 04/09/2023172,254 mi+4,700 mi
- 04/09/2023172,254 mi
- 08/07/2025175,259 mi+3,005 mi
- 01/10/2025175,285 mi+26 mi
Average of roughly 2,441 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S936 ADC 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 3 Series (S936 ADC) between August 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FLOOR ”; “Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions ALL TYRES ROTATING WRONG DIRECTION (5.2.3 (i))”; “Emissions unable to be completed overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
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