1988 BMW M3 2.3L Petrol · B173 AKW
1988 BMW M3 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1988. Recorded mileage 108,290 km. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/03/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 108,290 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 2302cc
B173 AKW Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/03/2025
- 108,290 km recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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B173 AKW MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 1988 BMW M3 (B173 AKW) between March 2025 and March 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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