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E36 NAT

1998 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

81,879 mi
Last recorded81,879 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 3 Series106,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE36 NAT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 81,879 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 74,020 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 66,565 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 66,552 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 58,504 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 58,457 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 58,427 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 58,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 58,304 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 58,171 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 58,000 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 57,775 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 57,270 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 55,279 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 52,041 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 48,629 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 43,747 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 37,286 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 36,924 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 34,557 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 30,698 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 28,598 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 NAT is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 NAT, 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

How do I check the history of E36 NAT?

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What year was E36 NAT registered?

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

Is E36 NAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E36 NAT shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E36 NAT have outstanding finance?

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