1988 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · E146 MYU
1988 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 05/07/1988. Recorded mileage 189,727 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/02/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,727 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
E146 MYU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/05/2025
- 189,727 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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E146 MYU Mileage History
- 22/02/2022187,298 mi
- 06/02/2023189,009 mi+1,711 mi
- 15/02/2024189,283 mi+274 mi
- 16/02/2024189,283 mi
- 14/05/2025189,727 mi+444 mi
Average of roughly 754 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E146 MYU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 BMW 3 Series (E146 MYU) between February 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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