1998 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · S486 GRO
1998 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 13 Nov 1998. Recorded mileage 132,105 miles. MOT expired on 06 Dec 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,105 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S486 GRO Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/11/2023
- 132,105 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S486 GRO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 3 Series (S486 GRO) between September 2005 and November 2023.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 24 November 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
S486 GRO Mileage History
- 28/09/200533,848 mi
- 07/10/200635,964 mi+2,116 mi
- 03/10/200740,098 mi+4,134 mi
- 15/09/200844,025 mi+3,927 mi
- 14/09/200948,994 mi+4,969 mi
- 05/10/201052,127 mi+3,133 mi
- 06/10/201052,129 mi+2 mi
- 23/09/201154,213 mi+2,084 mi
- 19/09/201255,791 mi+1,578 mi
- 19/09/201255,791 mi
- 07/10/201357,970 mi+2,179 mi
- 26/09/201460,209 mi+2,239 mi
- 26/09/201460,209 mi
- 16/09/201562,956 mi+2,747 mi
- 10/10/201664,720 mi+1,764 mi
- 27/09/201766,442 mi+1,722 mi
- 01/10/201869,820 mi+3,378 mi
- 07/12/201970,266 mi+446 mi
- 26/11/202083,241 mi+12,975 mi
- 04/12/202083,897 mi+656 mi
- 03/12/202193,400 mi+9,503 mi
- 25/11/2022116,028 mi+22,628 mi
- 24/11/2023132,105 mi+16,077 mi
Average of roughly 5,412 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
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