1988 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · F417 EDV
1988 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1988. Recorded mileage 129,144 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/07/2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/02/2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,144 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1990cc
F417 EDV Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2012
- 129,144 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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F417 EDV Mileage History
- 05/09/2006126,738 mi
- 11/09/2006126,773 mi+35 mi
- 06/11/2007128,313 mi+1,540 mi
- 02/12/200812,879 mi-115,434 mi
- 04/01/2010128,898 mi+116,019 mi
- 02/02/2010128,899 mi+1 mi
- 01/03/2011128,964 mi+65 mi
- 01/03/2011128,964 mi
- 20/07/2012129,144 mi+180 mi
- 20/07/2012129,144 mi
Average of roughly 410 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F417 EDV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 BMW 3 Series (F417 EDV) between September 2006 and July 2012.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 20 July 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.
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