1988 BMW M5 3.5L Petrol · E280 MEB
1988 BMW M5 (3.5L, petrol). First registered 10/02/1988. MOT valid until 14/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 3453cc
E280 MEB Key Findings
- No MOT test records found for this registration
- MOT valid until 14/07/2027
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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MOT Status
No MOT history available
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