BMW 3 SERIES E36CAR has 23 MOTs

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This 1999 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 3 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 42,157 miles 9 months ago on Monday 19th January 2026 at 11:38.

The current MOT will expire in 3 months on Tuesday 19th January 2027.

E36CAR MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED19TH JANUARY 202742,157 MI
PASSED18TH JANUARY 202519TH JANUARY 202641,868 MI
PASSED20TH JANUARY 202419TH JANUARY 202541,692 MI
PASSED13TH JANUARY 202318TH JANUARY 202440,897 MI
FAILED13TH JANUARY 202340,897 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED19TH JANUARY 202218TH JANUARY 202339,781 MI
PASSED12TH JANUARY 202111TH JANUARY 202239,777 MI
PASSED28TH JUNE 201929TH DECEMBER 202039,558 MI
PASSED25TH JUNE 201829TH JUNE 201939,270 MI
PASSED29TH JUNE 201729TH JUNE 201838,903 MI
PASSED28TH JUNE 201629TH JUNE 201738,635 MI
FAILED28TH JUNE 201638,663 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Outer Brake Pad(s) Insecure (3.5.1g)
  2. FAIL - Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (3.7.b.5b)
PASSED30TH JUNE 201529TH JUNE 201638,018 MI
PASSED29TH APRIL 201416TH MAY 201537,458 MI
PASSED13TH MAY 201316TH MAY 201436,652 MI
FAILED13TH MAY 201336,645 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (3.4.1c)
PASSED30TH APRIL 201216TH MAY 201335,535 MI
PASSED17TH MAY 201116TH MAY 201234,878 MI
PASSED14TH MAY 201013TH MAY 201134,490 MI
PASSED8TH MAY 20097TH MAY 201033,949 MI
PASSED6TH MAY 20085TH MAY 200933,032 MI
PASSED2ND MAY 20071ST MAY 200831,136 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
PASSED18TH APRIL 200630TH APRIL 200729,231 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

E36CAR Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 87% | MOT Failure Rate: 13%

E36CAR MOT Comments

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E36CAR Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 42,157 miles | Average yearly mileage: 1,561 miles

E36CAR FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration E36CAR was manufactured on Friday 31st December 1999 so it is currently 27 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2.5 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 42,157 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 1,561 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 23 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 3 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means E36CAR has a 87% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 2 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 0 Major, 0 Dangerous and 3 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 3 Series is currently SORN .

Does E36CAR have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 10th October 2026 E36CAR does have an active MOT. Read more

Is E36CAR Taxed?

No, as of Saturday 10th October 2026 E36CAR does not have Tax. The vehicle is declared as SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification). Read more

When does E36CAR MOT expire?

The current MOT for E36CAR will expire in 3 months on Tuesday 19th January 2027. Read more

When did E36CAR have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for E36CAR was on Monday 19th January 2026 at 11:38. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has E36CAR Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for E36CAR we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has E36CAR Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for E36CAR we can see 3 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 87% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is E36CAR?

E36CAR is registered as a 1999 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has E36CAR done?

The odometer reading for E36CAR at the last MOT in January 2026 was 42,157 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 1,561 miles per year. Read more

How old is E36CAR?

The vehicle E36CAR was manufactured in 1999 so it is currently 27 years old. It was first registered on Friday 7th May 1999. Read more

What colour is E36CAR?

The official colour of E36CAR is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does E36CAR have?

E36CAR has a 2.5 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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