1988 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · F830 ACY
1988 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Aug 1988. Recorded mileage 145,316 miles. MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,316 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F830 ACY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 145,316 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F830 ACY 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 (F830 ACY) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 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: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Power steering pipe/hose leaking pipe/reservoir area (2.1.5 (a))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
F830 ACY Mileage History
- 08/04/2024143,132 mi
- 10/04/2024143,132 mi
- 16/04/2025144,329 mi+1,197 mi
- 16/04/2025144,329 mi
- 14/04/2026145,316 mi+987 mi
Average of roughly 1,084 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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