1988 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · E422 HDL
1988 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1988. Recorded mileage 71,589 miles. MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,589 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
E422 HDL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
- 71,589 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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E422 HDL Mileage History
- 25/10/202470,172 mi
- 31/10/202571,589 mi+1,417 mi
- 31/10/202571,589 mi
Average of roughly 1,395 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
E422 HDL 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 (E422 HDL) between October 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 October 2025 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 (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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.
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