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1988 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · F142 OPC

F142 OPC

1988 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 22/11/1988. Recorded mileage 177,267 miles. MOT valid until 17/10/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 17/10/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1988
Engine
1795cc

F142 OPC Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
  • 177,267 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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F142 OPC Mileage History

  1. 14/10/2022175,947 mi
  2. 17/10/2023176,578 mi+631 mi
  3. 30/09/2024177,032 mi+454 mi
  4. 30/09/2024177,032 mi
  5. 16/10/2025177,267 mi+235 mi

Average of roughly 439 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

F142 OPC MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 BMW 3 Series (F142 OPC) between October 2022 and October 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 16 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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