1998 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · S950 CJK
1998 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 14 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 96,668 miles. MOT valid until 14 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,668 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S950 CJK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
- 96,668 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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S950 CJK Mileage History
- 16/05/202393,404 mi
- 16/05/202494,729 mi+1,325 mi
- 13/05/202595,942 mi+1,213 mi
- 15/05/202696,668 mi+726 mi
Average of roughly 1,089 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
S950 CJK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 3 Series (S950 CJK) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 18 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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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