1988 BMW 3 Series 1.6L Petrol · MRB 18B
1988 BMW 3 Series (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1988. Recorded mileage 84,478 miles. MOT valid until 11 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,478 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MRB 18B Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 84,478 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MRB 18B 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 (MRB 18B) between April 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 May 2026 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: Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
MRB 18B Mileage History
- 06/04/202379,549 mi
- 13/05/202479,503 mi-46 mi
- 30/04/202581,826 mi+2,323 mi
- 30/04/202581,826 mi
- 06/05/202684,478 mi+2,652 mi
Average of roughly 1,599 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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