1988 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · E178 NOW
1988 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 06/05/1988. Recorded mileage 196,763 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/12/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,763 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1990cc
E178 NOW Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/12/2022
- 196,763 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (39 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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E178 NOW Mileage History
- 20/10/2005147,721 mi
- 24/10/2005147,721 mi
- 19/10/2006151,042 mi+3,321 mi
- 20/10/2006151,042 mi
- 23/10/2007154,979 mi+3,937 mi
- 01/11/2007154,979 mi
- 28/10/2008157,699 mi+2,720 mi
- 27/10/2009165,163 mi+7,464 mi
- 27/10/2010169,871 mi+4,708 mi
- 05/11/2010169,877 mi+6 mi
- 10/11/2011173,366 mi+3,489 mi
- 14/11/2011173,370 mi+4 mi
- 05/12/2012177,314 mi+3,944 mi
- 07/12/2012177,314 mi
- 12/12/2013181,519 mi+4,205 mi
- 08/12/2014184,632 mi+3,113 mi
- 09/12/2014184,632 mi
- 08/12/2015188,179 mi+3,547 mi
- 29/11/2016191,070 mi+2,891 mi
- 06/12/2016191,072 mi+2 mi
- 28/11/2017194,416 mi+3,344 mi
- 03/12/2018196,487 mi+2,071 mi
- 06/12/2018196,487 mi
- 04/12/2019196,763 mi+276 mi
- 06/12/2019196,763 mi
- 08/12/2020196,763 mi
- 08/12/2021196,763 mi
- 17/12/2021196,769 mi+6 mi
- 21/12/2022196,763 mi-6 mi
- 31/12/2022196,763 mi
Average of roughly 2,852 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
E178 NOW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 BMW 3 Series (E178 NOW) between October 2005 and December 2022.
The record contains 18 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 31 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (39 issues), Lighting (33 issues), Suspension (19 issues), Bodywork (11 issues), Tyres (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 98 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: “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S front ”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”.
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