1998 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · A4 GLT
1998 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 26/09/1998. Recorded mileage 48,978 miles. MOT valid until 27/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,978 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
A4 GLT Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2026
- 48,978 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 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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A4 GLT Mileage History
- 02/10/200635,340 mi
- 01/10/200737,555 mi+2,215 mi
- 30/09/200838,891 mi+1,336 mi
- 19/10/200940,054 mi+1,163 mi
- 08/10/201040,818 mi+764 mi
- 25/10/201142,532 mi+1,714 mi
- 08/11/201243,684 mi+1,152 mi
- 21/11/201344,668 mi+984 mi
- 18/11/201445,727 mi+1,059 mi
- 19/11/201546,429 mi+702 mi
- 16/11/201647,164 mi+735 mi
- 03/01/201848,029 mi+865 mi
- 09/01/201948,103 mi+74 mi
- 09/01/202048,147 mi+44 mi
- 09/01/202048,147 mi
- 29/04/202148,181 mi+34 mi
- 13/04/202248,743 mi+562 mi
- 14/04/202348,858 mi+115 mi
- 09/04/202448,901 mi+43 mi
- 09/04/202448,902 mi+1 mi
- 31/03/202548,947 mi+45 mi
- 13/04/202648,978 mi+31 mi
Average of roughly 698 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
A4 GLT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 3 Series (A4 GLT) between October 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 April 2026 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: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
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