1988 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · E708 JLR
1988 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 20/04/1988. Recorded mileage 173,748 miles. MOT valid until 14/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,748 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 2494cc
E708 JLR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2026
- 173,748 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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E708 JLR Mileage History
- 21/12/2021168,404 mi
- 24/02/2023169,679 mi+1,275 mi
- 18/03/2024169,687 mi+8 mi
- 11/06/2026173,741 mi+4,054 mi
- 16/06/2026173,748 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 1,192 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E708 JLR 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 (E708 JLR) between December 2021 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 June 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: Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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