1988 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · 88 ECX
1988 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 02 Aug 1988. Recorded mileage 169,828 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1988
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,828 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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88 ECX Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/04/2025
- 169,828 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 26 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (6 mentions)
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88 ECX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1988 BMW 3 Series (88 ECX) between April 2025 and April 2025.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 April 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”; “Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6”; “Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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