MOT Status
ValidMileage
145,821 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen damaged (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips to screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine and sills obscured by trims and under tray
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged slight buckle (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Track rod end loose loose onto the track rod (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS
Engine and sills obscured by trims and under tray
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged slight buckle (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
All repair work, welding etc have been heavily covered in underseal restricting proper inspection
Under-trays / Engine covers fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
Under-trays / Engine covers fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
suggest tracking check
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
condensation in o/s headlamp
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
condensation in o/s headlamp
n/s/f tyre worn inner edge
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E36 TDS is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 TDS, 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.
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How do I check the history of E36 TDS?
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What year was E36 TDS registered?
E36 TDS is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is E36 TDS safe to buy?
The MOT history for E36 TDS shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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