1988 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · F494 EVF
1988 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1988. Recorded mileage 150,277 miles. MOT valid until 12/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,277 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
F494 EVF Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
- 150,277 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (36 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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F494 EVF Mileage History
- 21/03/2006132,571 mi
- 05/04/2007137,133 mi+4,562 mi
- 12/04/2007137,138 mi+5 mi
- 31/03/2008140,817 mi+3,679 mi
- 31/03/2008140,819 mi+2 mi
- 31/03/2009142,630 mi+1,811 mi
- 01/04/2009142,630 mi
- 13/04/2010144,441 mi+1,811 mi
- 14/04/2010144,441 mi
- 15/04/2011144,649 mi+208 mi
- 31/05/2012146,212 mi+1,563 mi
- 31/05/2013146,900 mi+688 mi
- 31/05/2013146,900 mi
- 14/04/2015147,450 mi+550 mi
- 15/04/2015147,450 mi
- 14/04/2016148,227 mi+777 mi
- 22/04/2016148,234 mi+7 mi
- 26/04/2018149,588 mi+1,354 mi
- 14/08/2020150,171 mi+583 mi
- 07/09/2021150,204 mi+33 mi
- 19/11/2022150,219 mi+15 mi
- 01/12/2022150,219 mi
- 30/11/2023150,240 mi+21 mi
- 03/01/2024150,244 mi+4 mi
- 03/01/2024150,244 mi
- 03/01/2025150,261 mi+17 mi
- 13/01/2026150,277 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 894 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
F494 EVF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 BMW 3 Series (F494 EVF) between March 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 13 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (36 issues), Tyres (23 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 86 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: “Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))”; “Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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