1988 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · E414 AGT
1988 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 25 Apr 1988. Recorded mileage 175,977 miles. MOT expired on 21 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,977 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E414 AGT Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2023
- 175,977 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E414 AGT 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 3 Series (E414 AGT) between May 2023 and May 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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