1988 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · B5 DYO
1988 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1988. Recorded mileage 91,050 miles. MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,050 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B5 DYO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 91,050 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B5 DYO 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 (B5 DYO) between June 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 12 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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.
B5 DYO Mileage History
- 24/06/202290,118 mi
- 27/06/202390,668 mi+550 mi
- 02/04/202591,011 mi+343 mi
- 01/04/202691,050 mi+39 mi
Average of roughly 247 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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