1988 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · E374 FAN
1988 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 02 Jan 1988. Recorded mileage 175,776 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,776 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E374 FAN Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/06/2025
- 175,776 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E374 FAN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 BMW 3 Series (E374 FAN) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 June 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
E374 FAN Mileage History
- 08/06/2023175,710 mi
- 11/06/2025175,776 mi+66 mi
Average of roughly 33 miles per year across 2 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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