BMW M3 E36YES has 23 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 1999 BMW M3 has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 72,782 miles 9 months ago on Friday 2nd January 2026 at 11:38.

The current MOT will expire in 3 months on Friday 1st January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 5 months on Monday 1st March 2027.

E36YES MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED1ST JANUARY 202772,782 MI
FAILED2ND JANUARY 202672,764 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
PASSED2ND DECEMBER 202419TH DECEMBER 202572,148 MI
PASSED20TH NOVEMBER 202319TH DECEMBER 202472,045 MI
PASSED30TH NOVEMBER 202219TH DECEMBER 202372,018 MI
PASSED20TH DECEMBER 202119TH DECEMBER 202271,500 MI
PASSED12TH OCTOBER 202016TH OCTOBER 202171,391 MI
PASSED17TH APRIL 201916TH OCTOBER 202070,710 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED21ST NOVEMBER 201620TH NOVEMBER 201770,672 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Boot Floor Corroded And Weak
FAILED1ST NOVEMBER 201670,669 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Registration Plate Incorrect (6.3.1a)
  2. FAIL - Rear Registration Plate Incorrect (6.3.1a)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Boot Floor Corroded And Weak
PASSED2ND NOVEMBER 20156TH NOVEMBER 201670,310 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Both Registration Plates Cut Down In Length
  2. ADVISORY - All Wheels Pretrude From Body
  3. ADVISORY - Tyres Pook Undersize For Rims
PASSED21ST OCTOBER 20146TH NOVEMBER 201569,545 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. USER ENTERED - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED7TH NOVEMBER 20136TH NOVEMBER 201467,933 MI
FAILED24TH OCTOBER 201367,927 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  2. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
PASSED27TH SEPTEMBER 201214TH OCTOBER 201366,571 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  3. USER ENTERED - Play Offside Steering Rack.
FAILED21ST SEPTEMBER 201266,557 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. USER ENTERED - Play Offside Steering Rack.
PASSED24TH SEPTEMBER 201114TH OCTOBER 201265,074 MI
PASSED15TH OCTOBER 201014TH OCTOBER 201163,497 MI
PASSED21ST SEPTEMBER 200920TH SEPTEMBER 201060,899 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Rear Number Plate Is Just Starting To Deteriorate
PASSED8TH SEPTEMBER 200819TH SEPTEMBER 200957,943 MI
PASSED20TH SEPTEMBER 200719TH SEPTEMBER 200854,602 MI
FAILED5TH SEPTEMBER 200754,223 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
  2. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  4. FAIL - Front Exhaust System Not Adequately Supported (7.1.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
PASSED30TH AUGUST 200629TH AUGUST 200748,633 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

E36YES Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 78% | MOT Failure Rate: 22%

E36YES MOT Comments

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E36YES Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 72,782 miles | Average yearly mileage: 2,696 miles

E36YES FAQs

This Bmw M3 with registration E36YES was manufactured on Friday 31st December 1999 so it is currently 27 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 3.2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 72,782 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 2,696 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 23 MOTs on record for this Bmw M3 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means E36YES has a 78% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw M3 has had 14 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 2 Major, 0 Dangerous and 11 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw M3 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 5 months on Monday 1st March 2027 .

Does E36YES have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 12th October 2026 E36YES does have an active MOT. Read more

Is E36YES Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 12th October 2026 E36YES does have Tax. Read more

When does E36YES Tax expire?

The current Tax for E36YES will expire in 5 months on Monday 1st March 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 E36YES MOT expire?

The current MOT for E36YES will expire in 3 months on Friday 1st January 2027. Read more

When did E36YES have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for E36YES was on Friday 2nd January 2026 at 11:38. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has E36YES Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for E36YES we can see 18 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 E36YES Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for E36YES we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 78% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is E36YES?

E36YES is registered as a 1999 Bmw M3. Read more

How many miles has E36YES done?

The odometer reading for E36YES at the last MOT in January 2026 was 72,782 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 2,696 miles per year. Read more

How old is E36YES?

The vehicle E36YES was manufactured in 1999 so it is currently 27 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 1st September 1999. Read more

What colour is E36YES?

The official colour of E36YES is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does E36YES have?

E36YES has a 3.2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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