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1988 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · F416 OYN

F416 OYN

1988 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 19/08/1988. Recorded mileage 157,806 miles. MOT valid until 20/08/2027.

Make & Model
BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin
1988 · Nottingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 20/08/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
157,806 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 20/08/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1988
Engine
2494cc

F416 OYN Key Findings

  • 24 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
  • 157,806 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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F416 OYN Mileage History

  1. 15/08/2005113,617 mi
  2. 06/09/2006117,565 mi+3,948 mi
  3. 14/09/2006117,569 mi+4 mi
  4. 25/08/2007123,630 mi+6,061 mi
  5. 10/09/2008134,299 mi+10,669 mi
  6. 15/02/2010139,897 mi+5,598 mi
  7. 11/02/2011147,310 mi+7,413 mi
  8. 15/02/2012149,947 mi+2,637 mi
  9. 15/02/2012149,947 mi
  10. 14/02/2013152,613 mi+2,666 mi
  11. 14/02/2013152,613 mi
  12. 01/08/2014153,765 mi+1,152 mi
  13. 04/08/2014153,765 mi
  14. 21/07/2015154,867 mi+1,102 mi
  15. 26/07/2016156,605 mi+1,738 mi
  16. 26/07/2016156,605 mi
  17. 22/08/2017157,218 mi+613 mi
  18. 21/08/2018157,743 mi+525 mi
  19. 20/08/2019157,806 mi+63 mi
  20. 31/12/2021157,806 mi
  21. 22/08/2023157,806 mi
  22. 14/08/2024157,806 mi
  23. 08/08/2025157,806 mi
  24. 18/08/2026157,806 mi

Average of roughly 2,103 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.

F416 OYN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 14:48
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 BMW 3 Series (F416 OYN) between August 2005 and August 2026.

The record contains 19 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 18 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 41 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: “Emissions not tested (7.0)”; “Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.

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