1988 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · F591 OEU
1988 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1988. Recorded mileage 150,727 miles. MOT valid until 18/05/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,727 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1990cc
F591 OEU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2026
- 150,727 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 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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F591 OEU Mileage History
- 20/05/2024149,746 mi
- 09/05/2025150,383 mi+637 mi
- 09/05/2025150,383 mi
- 06/05/2026150,724 mi+341 mi
- 07/05/2026150,727 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 500 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F591 OEU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 BMW 3 Series (F591 OEU) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))”; “Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))”.
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