1988 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · E630 HLC
1988 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Jan 1988. Recorded mileage 260,341 miles. MOT expired on 26 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 260,341 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E630 HLC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2025
- 260,341 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E630 HLC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 BMW 3 Series (E630 HLC) between February 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
E630 HLC Mileage History
- 09/02/2022260,069 mi
- 28/04/2023260,069 mi
- 26/04/2024260,077 mi+8 mi
- 25/04/2025260,341 mi+264 mi
Average of roughly 85 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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