Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid

1988 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · E393 KOY

E393 KOY

1988 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 09/06/1988. Recorded mileage 66,965 miles. MOT valid until 17/08/2027. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin
1988 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 17/08/2027
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
66,965 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 17/08/2027
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1988
Engine
2494cc

E393 KOY Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2026
  • 66,965 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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E393 KOY Mileage History

  1. 12/10/202166,898 mi
  2. 19/10/202166,919 mi+21 mi
  3. 08/08/202466,926 mi+7 mi
  4. 19/08/202566,955 mi+29 mi
  5. 10/08/202666,965 mi+10 mi

Average of roughly 14 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

E393 KOY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 28 Sept 2026, 05:34
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 BMW 3 Series (E393 KOY) between October 2021 and August 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 10 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 3 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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.

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ADVISORY