1988 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · E975 AGC
1988 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 11 Mar 1988. Recorded mileage 195,662 miles. MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 195,662 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E975 AGC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 195,662 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E975 AGC 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 (E975 AGC) between December 2021 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 15 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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.
E975 AGC Mileage History
- 21/12/2021191,886 mi
- 17/10/2022194,367 mi+2,481 mi
- 28/10/2024195,277 mi+910 mi
- 23/04/2026195,662 mi+385 mi
Average of roughly 871 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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