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E36 BEV

1994 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

122,556 mi
Last recorded122,556 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW 3 Series122,065 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE36 BEV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 122,556 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 112,736 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 104,788 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 90,692 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Mar 2022 79,421 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear shock absorber shrouds dropped

Pass 6 Mar 2021 70,249 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 70,243 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 65,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2001 tyre-advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2001 tyre-advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 53,070 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 42,275 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 42,263 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 42,214 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 42,202 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 41,734 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 41,345 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 40,831 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 38,291 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 37,362 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 35,783 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 34,690 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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E36 BEV is a 1994 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1994 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 122,065 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E36 BEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E36 BEV registered?

E36 BEV is a 1994 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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