1988 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · E120 HTW
1988 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1988. Recorded mileage 174,272 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/03/2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,272 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 2494cc
E120 HTW Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2016
- 174,272 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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E120 HTW Mileage History
- 25/01/2006121,897 mi
- 01/02/2007140,921 mi+19,024 mi
- 05/02/2008145,585 mi+4,664 mi
- 04/02/2009152,250 mi+6,665 mi
- 22/02/2010174,017 mi+21,767 mi
- 08/04/2013174,226 mi+209 mi
- 08/04/2013174,226 mi
- 24/03/2016174,272 mi+46 mi
Average of roughly 5,155 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
E120 HTW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 BMW 3 Series (E120 HTW) between January 2006 and March 2016.
The record contains 7 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 March 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
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