1988 BMW M3 2.3L Petrol · F168 ETH
1988 BMW M3 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1988. Recorded mileage 126,333 km. MOT valid until 26 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 126,333 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F168 ETH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2026
- 126,333 km recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F168 ETH 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 M3 (F168 ETH) between June 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
F168 ETH Odometer History
- 09/06/2022125,746 km
- 25/05/2023125,907 km+161 km
- 01/06/2024126,154 km+247 km
- 28/06/2025126,316 km+162 km
- 30/05/2026126,333 km+17 km
Average of roughly 148 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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