1988 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · E30 LOL
1988 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1988. Recorded mileage 103,469 miles. MOT valid until 26/11/2026. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,469 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1990cc
E30 LOL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2025
- 103,469 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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E30 LOL Mileage History
- 18/01/2022103,397 mi
- 27/11/2024103,416 mi+19 mi
- 26/11/2025103,469 mi+53 mi
Average of roughly 19 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
E30 LOL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 BMW 3 Series (E30 LOL) between January 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (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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