1988 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · F453 MBC
1988 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1988. Recorded mileage 114,559 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/08/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,559 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1795cc
F453 MBC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2025
- 114,559 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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F453 MBC Mileage History
- 11/10/2022111,664 mi
- 08/08/2025114,547 mi+2,883 mi
- 14/08/2025114,559 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 1,019 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
F453 MBC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 BMW 3 Series (F453 MBC) between October 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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