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E36 LTW

1998 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,200 mi
Last recorded195,200 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 195,200 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 187,660 miles

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

Underbody covered in underseal

Pass 7 Sep 2017 147,177 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 145,634 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 145,634 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 May 2015 141,358 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2015 141,358 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 135,572 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 127,185 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 127,160 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 119,840 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 117,323 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 109,755 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 106,017 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 106,016 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 102,665 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 102,665 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 7 May 2008 102,635 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise o/s/r inner side light not working

Pass 12 Mar 2007 95,837 miles

2 high level stop bulbs out †o/s/f fog lamp broken †o/s/r flex brake pipe retaining clip non genuine

Fail 1 Mar 2007 95,698 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

2 high level stop lamps out †o/s/f fog lamp broken

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 82,925 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 LTW is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LTW, 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 LTW registered?

E36 LTW is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is E36 LTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E36 LTW shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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