1988 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · F640 EKR
1988 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 11 Nov 1988. Recorded mileage 52,494 miles. MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,494 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F640 EKR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 52,494 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F640 EKR 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 (F640 EKR) between August 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
F640 EKR Mileage History
- 01/08/202251,266 mi
- 27/08/202451,414 mi+148 mi
- 28/07/202551,946 mi+532 mi
- 28/07/202652,494 mi+548 mi
Average of roughly 308 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 3 Series (E36)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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