1988 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · E680 CBA
1988 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 06 Apr 1988. Recorded mileage 125,374 miles. MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,374 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E680 CBA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 125,374 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.
E680 CBA MOT History
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 (E680 CBA) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 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), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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.
E680 CBA Mileage History
- 23/03/2022117,969 mi
- 21/03/2023119,746 mi+1,777 mi
- 19/03/2024121,584 mi+1,838 mi
- 24/03/2025123,506 mi+1,922 mi
- 30/03/2026125,374 mi+1,868 mi
Average of roughly 1,842 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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