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A4 GLT

1998 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

48,978 mi
Last recorded48,978 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 GLT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 48,978 miles

EML inoperative

Offside Rear Jacking point corroded but not excessive

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 48,947 miles

EML inoperative

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Jacking point corroded but not excessive

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 48,902 miles

EML inoperative

Offside Rear Jacking point corroded but not excessive

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 48,901 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

EML inoperative

Offside Rear Jacking point corroded but not excessive

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 48,858 miles

EML inoperative

Offside Rear Jacking point corroded but not excessive

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 48,743 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 48,181 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 48,147 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 48,147 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 48,103 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 48,029 miles

power steering pipes has some corrision

Pass 16 Nov 2016 47,164 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 46,429 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 45,727 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 44,668 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 43,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 42,532 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 40,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 40,054 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 38,891 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 37,555 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 35,340 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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A4 GLT is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1998 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 106,396 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A4 GLT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of A4 GLT?

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What year was A4 GLT registered?

A4 GLT is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 September 1998.

Is A4 GLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 GLT shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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