1988 BMW M3 2.3L Petrol · E101 HGU
1988 BMW M3 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 30 Dec 1988. Recorded mileage 144,102 km. MOT valid until 08 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 144,102 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E101 HGU Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2026
- 144,102 km recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E101 HGU 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 M3 (E101 HGU) between September 2026 and September 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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