No, W298 JCD is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for W298 JCD?

The MOT for W298 JCD is valid and due for renewal on or before 19 December 2018.

What is the recorded mileage of W298 JCD?

The recorded mileage for W298 JCD is 172,198 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is W298 JCD ULEZ compliant?

No, W298 JCD does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Does W298 JCD have an outstanding safety recall?

Yes, W298 JCD is recorded with an outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice under official DVSA records. Vehicle manufacturers are legally required to rectify safety recalls free of charge at any authorised franchised dealership.

Official DVLA Record

Outstanding Recall

2000 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · W298 JCD

W298 JCD

2000 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2000. Recorded mileage 172,198 miles. MOT expired on 19 Dec 2018. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model: BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin: 2000 · Exeter
Safety Recall: Recall Notice
MOT Status: Expired on 19 Dec 2018
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 172,198 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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MOT Status

Expired

Expired on 19 Dec 2018View ↓

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Fuel Type

PETROL

Year

2000

Engine

2494cc

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W298 JCD Key Findings

21 MOT tests recorded
Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2017
172,198 miles recorded at latest MOT
8 historical MOT failures
10 defects noted at the latest MOT

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W298 JCD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Nov 2026, 14:20

MOT Analysis

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21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 BMW 3 Series (W298 JCD) between September 2006 and November 2017.

The record contains 13 passes and 8 failures.

The most recent test on 28 November 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (36 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Steering (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 57 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: “Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (4.1.D”; “Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer wheel arch (6.1.C.1)”.

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W298 JCD Mileage History

13/09/200656,340 mi
18/09/200656,340 mi
10/09/200768,334 mi+11,994 mi
15/09/200880,418 mi+12,084 mi
17/09/200993,819 mi+13,401 mi
16/09/2010106,778 mi+12,959 mi
11/02/2011110,741 mi+3,963 mi
14/02/2011110,741 mi
06/02/2012117,651 mi+6,910 mi
09/02/2012117,651 mi
08/01/2013123,065 mi+5,414 mi
14/01/2013123,065 mi
07/01/2014129,805 mi+6,740 mi
03/02/2015137,264 mi+7,459 mi
05/02/2015137,295 mi+31 mi
22/02/2016145,890 mi+8,595 mi
23/02/2016145,890 mi
16/12/2016156,104 mi+10,214 mi
20/12/2016156,104 mi
27/11/2017172,198 mi+16,094 mi
28/11/2017172,198 mi

Average of roughly 10,336 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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