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MOT Valid

1998 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · S9 DEN

S9 DEN

1998 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1998. MOT valid until 28/04/2027.

Make & Model
BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin
1998 · Glasgow
MOT Status
Valid until 28/04/2027
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 28/04/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
2494cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

Official DVSA records show no recorded MOT history available for this 1998 BMW 3 Series, meaning an assessment of the roadworthiness status and maintenance trend is not possible through standard digital channels. Without historical test outcomes, testers and buyers cannot track whether previous advisories or structural repairs have been resolved, leaving the current mechanical condition entirely unverified. The record provides an unknown recorded mileage and lacks sufficient data to compare the odometer reading with the vehicle age. This total absence of test entries indicates the vehicle has either remained off the public road network for an extended period, been exported, or missed statutory testing requirements. Without chronological mileage milestones, determining the intensity of past usage or identifying gaps in maintenance remains speculative. A physical inspection of the chassis and mechanical components is essential given the complete lack of digital history for this twenty-eight-year-old BMW. A qualified technician must place the vehicle on a ramp to inspect the structural integrity of the floorpans, jacking points, and sills for advanced corrosion. Buyers should scrutinize the suspension bushings, coil springs, and dampers for wear, alongside checking the brake lines, discs, and calipers for seizure or fluid leaks. Engine ancillaries, cooling systems, and rubber hoses demand careful scrutiny due to age-related degradation.

S9 DEN Key Findings

  • No MOT test records found for this registration
  • MOT valid until 28/04/2027

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
65
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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MOT Status

No MOT history available

No MOT test records were found for this registration. DVSA’s digital archive only covers tests from 2005, so a vehicle that has not been tested since then may legitimately have no visible history.

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