1988 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · F266 DRN
1988 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 15/08/1988. Recorded mileage 153,131 miles. MOT valid until 21/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,131 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
F266 DRN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2026
- 153,131 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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F266 DRN Mileage History
- 14/04/2022152,300 mi
- 06/05/2023152,465 mi+165 mi
- 18/05/2024152,669 mi+204 mi
- 10/05/2025152,962 mi+293 mi
- 23/05/2026153,131 mi+169 mi
Average of roughly 202 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F266 DRN 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 (F266 DRN) between April 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
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