1988 BMW R Series 0.8L Petrol · F943 ETU
1988 BMW R Series (0.8L, petrol). First registered 05 Aug 1988. Recorded mileage 29,189 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW R SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 29,189 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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F943 ETU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2024
- 29,189 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F943 ETU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 BMW R Series (F943 ETU) between June 2023 and June 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Central Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))”.
F943 ETU Mileage History
- 07/06/202328,662 mi
- 05/06/202429,173 mi+511 mi
- 12/06/202429,189 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 519 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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