1988 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · DAZ 3054
1988 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1988. Recorded mileage 139,538 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jun 2015. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jun 2015
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,538 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DAZ 3054 Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2014
- 139,538 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DAZ 3054 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 BMW 3 Series (DAZ 3054) between May 2006 and June 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 June 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
DAZ 3054 Mileage History
- 13/05/200677,777 mi
- 08/06/200782,627 mi+4,850 mi
- 06/06/200891,507 mi+8,880 mi
- 06/06/200891,507 mi
- 22/06/2009102,596 mi+11,089 mi
- 21/06/2010114,381 mi+11,785 mi
- 17/06/2011122,293 mi+7,912 mi
- 21/06/2012127,487 mi+5,194 mi
- 26/06/2012127,487 mi
- 18/06/2013135,330 mi+7,843 mi
- 20/06/2014139,538 mi+4,208 mi
Average of roughly 7,622 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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