1988 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · E548 JAY
1988 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 19 Feb 1988. Recorded mileage 87,821 miles. MOT valid until 27 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,821 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
E548 JAY Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2026
- 87,821 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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E548 JAY MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 1988 BMW 3 Series (E548 JAY) between May 2026 and May 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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