1988 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · F733 BKU
1988 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1988. Recorded mileage 129,650 miles. MOT expired on 13 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,650 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F733 BKU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2025
- 129,650 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F733 BKU 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 (F733 BKU) between August 2024 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 September 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 (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength si”; “Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil”.
F733 BKU Mileage History
- 09/08/2024128,848 mi
- 03/09/2025129,630 mi+782 mi
- 15/09/2025129,650 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 729 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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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