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1988 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · F274 AUM

F274 AUM

1988 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 07/10/1988. Recorded mileage 38,178 miles. MOT valid until 11/11/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 11/11/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1988
Engine
2494cc

F274 AUM Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
  • 38,178 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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F274 AUM Mileage History

  1. 01/11/202334,192 mi
  2. 10/11/202334,228 mi+36 mi
  3. 30/10/202435,258 mi+1,030 mi
  4. 31/10/202435,282 mi+24 mi
  5. 29/10/202538,178 mi+2,896 mi

Average of roughly 1,999 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

F274 AUM 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 (F274 AUM) between November 2023 and October 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 29 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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