1988 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · E744 ECD
1988 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1988. Recorded mileage 78,401 miles. MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,401 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
E744 ECD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2026
- 78,401 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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E744 ECD Mileage History
- 16/08/202274,039 mi
- 12/08/202474,753 mi+714 mi
- 14/08/202577,196 mi+2,443 mi
- 11/08/202678,401 mi+1,205 mi
Average of roughly 1,095 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
E744 ECD 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 3 Series (E744 ECD) between August 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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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