1988 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · 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
- 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: 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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F416 OYN Mileage History
- 15/08/2005113,617 mi
- 06/09/2006117,565 mi+3,948 mi
- 14/09/2006117,569 mi+4 mi
- 25/08/2007123,630 mi+6,061 mi
- 10/09/2008134,299 mi+10,669 mi
- 15/02/2010139,897 mi+5,598 mi
- 11/02/2011147,310 mi+7,413 mi
- 15/02/2012149,947 mi+2,637 mi
- 15/02/2012149,947 mi
- 14/02/2013152,613 mi+2,666 mi
- 14/02/2013152,613 mi
- 01/08/2014153,765 mi+1,152 mi
- 04/08/2014153,765 mi
- 21/07/2015154,867 mi+1,102 mi
- 26/07/2016156,605 mi+1,738 mi
- 26/07/2016156,605 mi
- 22/08/2017157,218 mi+613 mi
- 21/08/2018157,743 mi+525 mi
- 20/08/2019157,806 mi+63 mi
- 31/12/2021157,806 mi
- 22/08/2023157,806 mi
- 14/08/2024157,806 mi
- 08/08/2025157,806 mi
- 18/08/2026157,806 mi
Average of roughly 2,103 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
F416 OYN MOT History
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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