1988 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · D736 GCD
1988 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1988. Recorded mileage 63,047 miles. MOT valid until 09/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,047 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 2500cc
D736 GCD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2026
- 63,047 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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D736 GCD Mileage History
- 14/06/202362,619 mi
- 19/06/202362,626 mi+7 mi
- 03/07/202462,667 mi+41 mi
- 06/05/202562,726 mi+59 mi
- 11/07/202663,047 mi+321 mi
Average of roughly 139 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D736 GCD MOT History
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 (D736 GCD) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 July 2026 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: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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