1988 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · F758 NVT
1988 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 02/08/1988. Recorded mileage 84,633 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/11/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,633 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
F758 NVT Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2022
- 84,633 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 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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F758 NVT Mileage History
- 27/07/200570,451 mi
- 25/07/200672,393 mi+1,942 mi
- 01/08/200672,455 mi+62 mi
- 24/07/200774,142 mi+1,687 mi
- 22/07/200875,694 mi+1,552 mi
- 28/07/200977,372 mi+1,678 mi
- 24/09/201078,712 mi+1,340 mi
- 16/09/201179,670 mi+958 mi
- 07/11/201280,282 mi+612 mi
- 13/11/201380,723 mi+441 mi
- 03/12/201481,192 mi+469 mi
- 01/12/201582,027 mi+835 mi
- 08/12/201683,748 mi+1,721 mi
- 29/11/201783,823 mi+75 mi
- 29/11/201884,360 mi+537 mi
- 05/12/201984,458 mi+98 mi
- 04/11/202184,568 mi+110 mi
- 10/11/202284,618 mi+50 mi
- 24/11/202284,633 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 818 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
F758 NVT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 BMW 3 Series (F758 NVT) between July 2005 and November 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 November 2022 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: Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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