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1988 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · LIJ 325

LIJ 325

1988 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 28/10/1988. Recorded mileage 173,183 miles. MOT valid until 29/10/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 29/10/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1988
Engine
2494cc

LIJ 325 Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
  • 173,183 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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LIJ 325 Mileage History

  1. 05/11/2021169,099 mi
  2. 01/12/2022170,344 mi+1,245 mi
  3. 07/10/2024171,347 mi+1,003 mi
  4. 10/10/2024171,350 mi+3 mi
  5. 30/10/2025173,183 mi+1,833 mi

Average of roughly 1,025 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

LIJ 325 MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
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 (LIJ 325) between November 2021 and October 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 30 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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