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E36 RGS

1994 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,011 mi
Last recorded78,011 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW 3 Series122,065 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 78,011 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 75,943 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 64,837 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 59,598 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 59,598 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 58,446 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 57,979 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and rear all (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2007 57,690 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 55,883 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 RGS is a 1994 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RGS, 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 RGS registered?

E36 RGS is a 1994 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 October 1994.

Is E36 RGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E36 RGS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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