1988 BMW 325 2.5L Petrol · E30 SGH
1988 BMW 325 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 14 Jan 1988. Recorded mileage 124,753 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 325
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,753 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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E30 SGH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2026
- 124,753 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E30 SGH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 BMW 325 (E30 SGH) between August 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 July 2026 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: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
E30 SGH Mileage History
- 26/08/2023124,368 mi
- 31/05/2025124,745 mi+377 mi
- 10/06/2025124,745 mi
- 11/07/2026124,753 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 134 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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