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E36 WCF

1995 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,729 mi
Last recorded59,729 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW 3 Series116,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE36 WCF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 59,729 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 58,026 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 57,982 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2023 56,510 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 55,640 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 54,389 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 53,982 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 53,369 miles

Offside handbrake low reading

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 53,321 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 52,865 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 51,480 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 49,850 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all to renew (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 49,793 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all to renew (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 47,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front cracks to tyre

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all to renew (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 45,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2013 42,334 miles

front brakes out balance 28%

Pass 26 Sep 2012 40,016 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 40,016 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 39,275 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 37,898 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 37,898 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 35,747 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 33,075 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 33,075 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2007 30,255 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 30,255 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 27,559 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 24,204 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 WCF is a 1995 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 116,940 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 WCF, 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 31 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E36 WCF registered?

E36 WCF is a 1995 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 September 1995.

Is E36 WCF safe to buy?

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