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E36 FAM

1998 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

131,265 mi
Last recorded131,265 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE36 FAM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 131,265 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 129,884 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 128,374 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 126,735 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 120,607 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 118,044 miles
Fail 23 May 2020 118,044 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2017 117,938 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 113,098 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 107,330 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 103,537 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 98,517 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 91,610 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 87,025 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 81,671 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 75,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Jul 2008 75,312 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 May 2007 68,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2007 68,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2006 58,987 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 FAM is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1998 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 106,396 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 FAM, 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 28 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E36 FAM registered?

E36 FAM is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is E36 FAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E36 FAM shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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