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E36 YUP

1996 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

130,752 mi
Last recorded130,752 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 3 Series112,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE36 YUP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 130,752 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 130,173 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 129,322 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 128,032 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 127,245 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 125,452 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 125,452 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 123,893 miles

Nearside Front slight play in shock absorber when jacked up

Offside Front slight play in shock absorber when jacked up

Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

parking brake performance

Fail 15 Jun 2020 123,889 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill under car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight play in shock absorber when jacked up

Offside Front slight play in shock absorber when jacked up

Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

parking brake performance

Pass 10 Apr 2018 123,452 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre brake light not working

Fail 29 Mar 2018 123,417 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre brake light not working

Pass 10 Feb 2017 122,114 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 116,861 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2014 116,842 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 115,252 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 112,373 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 111,710 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 110,709 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 109,656 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 106,817 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 102,076 miles

All metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Fail 21 Mar 2006 102,031 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 YUP is a 1996 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1996 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 112,776 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 YUP, 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 30 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 YUP registered?

E36 YUP is a 1996 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is E36 YUP safe to buy?

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