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E36 JMR

1996 BMW 3 Series

Yellow Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,734 mi
Last recorded98,734 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 3 Series112,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE36 JMR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 98,734 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 87,167 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 75,857 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 75,854 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 73,750 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 69,848 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2022 69,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 68,528 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 67,103 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 66,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 64,975 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 64,221 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 62,907 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 62,135 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 61,330 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 59,316 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 58,496 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 56,803 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 55,140 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 55,140 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 53,379 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 50,534 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 47,478 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 44,131 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wiper blades split

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 JMR is a 1996 BMW 3 Series in Yellow with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1996 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 112,776 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 JMR, 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 30 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E36 JMR?

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What year was E36 JMR registered?

E36 JMR is a 1996 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is E36 JMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E36 JMR shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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