BMW 3 SERIES E36RED has 23 MOTs

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This 1997 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 3 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 88,517 miles 1 week ago on Wednesday 22nd April 2026 at 08:21.

The current MOT will expire in 1 year on Saturday 15th May 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

E36RED MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED15TH MAY 202788,517 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED24TH APRIL 202515TH MAY 202686,435 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED23RD APRIL 202415TH MAY 202584,976 MI
PASSED16TH MAY 202315TH MAY 202483,749 MI
PASSED4TH MARCH 20221ST APRIL 202382,139 MI
FAILED4TH MARCH 202282,139 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  2. PRS - Offside Front Direction Indicator Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  3. PRS - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED31ST MARCH 20211ST APRIL 202281,468 MI
PASSED2ND APRIL 20201ST APRIL 202179,804 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Light Corrosion Started Around Jacking Points.
PASSED26TH SEPTEMBER 201825TH SEPTEMBER 201973,729 MI
PASSED21ST SEPTEMBER 201720TH SEPTEMBER 201872,618 MI
PASSED16TH AUGUST 201627TH AUGUST 201770,372 MI
PASSED4TH AUGUST 201527TH AUGUST 201665,838 MI
FAILED1ST AUGUST 201460,188 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. PRS - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
PASSED1ST AUGUST 201427TH AUGUST 201560,188 MI
PASSED28TH AUGUST 201327TH AUGUST 201449,825 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Brake Pipes Have Started Corroding.
PASSED11TH APRIL 201210TH APRIL 201346,981 MI
FAILED2ND APRIL 201246,981 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Lower Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. FAIL - Offside Lower Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
PASSED4TH APRIL 20116TH APRIL 201241,646 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  3. USER ENTERED - Off Side Rear Brake Disc Beginning To Corrode
PASSED7TH APRIL 20106TH APRIL 201133,416 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Rear Discs Rusting
  2. USER ENTERED - Rear Trailing Arm Bushes Starting To Seperate
PASSED14TH JULY 200924TH JULY 201032,235 MI
PASSED7TH JULY 200824TH JULY 200930,849 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - All Discs Corroading
PASSED24TH JULY 200724TH JULY 200830,774 MI
PASSED20TH JULY 200624TH JULY 200730,256 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Slightly Scored (3.5.1h)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

E36RED Passed/Failed

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

E36RED MOT Comments

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E36RED Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 88,517 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,052 miles

E36RED FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration E36RED was manufactured on Wednesday 31st December 1997 so it is currently 28 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 2.8 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 88,517 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 3,052 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 E36RED has a 87% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 7 Advisories, 5 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 0 Major, 0 Dangerous and 2 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 3 Series is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does E36RED have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 30th April 2026 E36RED does have an active MOT. Read more

Is E36RED Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 30th April 2026 E36RED does have Tax. Read more

When does E36RED Tax expire?

The current Tax for E36RED will expire in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does E36RED MOT expire?

The current MOT for E36RED will expire in 1 year on Saturday 15th May 2027. Read more

When did E36RED have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for E36RED was on Wednesday 22nd April 2026 at 08:21. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has E36RED Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for E36RED 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 E36RED Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for E36RED 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 E36RED?

E36RED is registered as a 1997 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has E36RED done?

The odometer reading for E36RED at the last MOT in April 2026 was 88,517 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 3,052 miles per year. Read more

How old is E36RED?

The vehicle E36RED was manufactured in 1997 so it is currently 28 years old. It was first registered on Friday 8th August 1997. Read more

What colour is E36RED?

The official colour of E36RED is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does E36RED have?

E36RED has a 2.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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