1988 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · E498 CGO
1988 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/07/1988. Recorded mileage 146,557 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/05/2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30/03/2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,557 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
E498 CGO Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/05/2023
- 146,557 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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E498 CGO Mileage History
- 10/02/2023146,525 mi
- 24/05/2023146,557 mi+32 mi
- 24/05/2023146,557 mi
Average of roughly 113 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
E498 CGO 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 (E498 CGO) between February 2023 and May 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate 1 lamp illuminated. 2 go off .no individual abs lamp ? (1.6 (”; “Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”.
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