1988 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · F412 NPO
1988 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1988. Recorded mileage 117,108 miles. MOT valid until 30/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,108 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
F412 NPO Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2025
- 117,108 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
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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F412 NPO Mileage History
- 18/08/2006107,937 mi
- 16/06/2008110,923 mi+2,986 mi
- 09/02/2016114,353 mi+3,430 mi
- 02/04/2016114,355 mi+2 mi
- 12/04/2017114,603 mi+248 mi
- 18/05/2017114,605 mi+2 mi
- 08/05/2018115,026 mi+421 mi
- 09/05/2018115,026 mi
- 02/05/2019115,516 mi+490 mi
- 20/08/2020115,772 mi+256 mi
- 26/10/2022116,135 mi+363 mi
- 30/10/2023116,960 mi+825 mi
- 31/10/2023116,960 mi
- 26/10/2024116,960 mi
- 25/10/2025117,108 mi+148 mi
Average of roughly 478 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
F412 NPO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 BMW 3 Series (F412 NPO) between August 2006 and October 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 25 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both side (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)”.
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