E36BEN - BMW 3 SERIES
MOT: ValidGB
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 15 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
15
Passed Tests
11
Failed Tests
4
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 13 May 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 170,163 mi
Expires: 12 May 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush beteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 26 February 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 169,202 mi
Expires: 27 February 2025
Passed - 24 February 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 168,404 mi
Expires: 27 February 2024
Passed - 28 February 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 167,088 mi
Expires: 27 February 2023
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Failed - 24 February 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 167,058 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
- Major Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- Major Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Passed - 12 November 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 166,100 mi
Expires: 11 November 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion to metal brake lines. (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Rear suspension bushes starting to perish.
Passed - 04 May 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 164,147 mi
Expires: 03 November 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Rear suspension correded
Passed - 27 April 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 155,249 mi
Expires: 26 April 2012
Passed - 18 March 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 146,380 mi
Expires: 17 March 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 10 March 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 146,188 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
- Major Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Major Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 04 March 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 135,101 mi
Expires: 03 March 2010
Failed - 25 February 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 134,896 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Major Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Major Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Passed - 11 April 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 122,068 mi
Expires: 10 April 2008
Failed - 30 March 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 121,699 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 14 March 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 110,501 mi
Expires: 13 March 2007
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for E36BEN?
The MOT expires on 12 May 2026.
What is the tax status of E36BEN?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 September 2026.
What are the specifications of E36BEN?
This is a 1997 BMW 3 SERIES in Green. It runs on Petrol with a 2793cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of E36BEN?
Environmental data not available for this vehicle.