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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1991 · 2,494 cc

H5 JSRMOT history

H5 JSR is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1991. Its MOT expired on 17 Apr 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 129,729 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Apr 2026
Mileage
129,729 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,112 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H5 JSR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
31 Dec 1991
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

H5 JSR was last recorded at 129,729 miles on 18 Apr 2025, 28 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,701 miles · 12 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
28 miles
Average per year
1,112 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,729 miles
  • 2022 – 129,701 miles
  • 2021 – 128,480 miles
  • 2020 – 127,576 miles
  • 2019 – 127,261 miles
  • 2016 – 126,583 miles
  • 2015 – 126,303 miles
  • 2014 – 124,190 miles
  • 2013 – 120,691 miles
  • 2012 – 120,682 miles
  • 2010 – 118,745 miles
  • 2007 – 109,193 miles
  • 2006 – 108,484 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,729 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,729 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    129,729 miles
    Test number
    730963759562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass129,701 miles (+1,221)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    129,701 miles
    Test number
    283049615734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass128,480 miles (+904)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    128,480 miles
    Test number
    996152065719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass127,576 miles (+315)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    127,576 miles
    Test number
    570538065238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass127,261 miles (+678)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    127,261 miles
    Test number
    337402150029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass126,583 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    126,583 miles
    Test number
    230385039607
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

  7. Fail126,583 miles (+280)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,583 miles
    Test number
    865057009693
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

  8. Pass126,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    126,303 miles
    Test number
    644924267279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail126,303 miles (+2,113)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,303 miles
    Test number
    175522193243
    • FailureExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass124,190 miles (+3,499)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    124,190 miles
    Test number
    238180004323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass120,691 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    120,691 miles
    Test number
    177955013172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass120,682 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    120,682 miles
    Test number
    527234032093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail120,678 miles (+1,933)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,678 miles
    Test number
    165068522096
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass118,745 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    118,745 miles
    Test number
    251867400313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail118,729 miles (+9,536)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,729 miles
    Test number
    373958470437
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteO/side dip beam light output reduced

  16. Pass109,193 miles (+709)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    109,193 miles
    Test number
    542234977094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass108,484 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    108,484 miles
    Test number
    104119566012
    • NoteCambelt very slack ?
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

Questions about H5 JSR

Does H5 JSR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on H5 JSR expired on 17 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on H5 JSR?
The MOT on H5 JSR expired on 17 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has H5 JSR done?
H5 JSR was recorded at 129,729 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2025, an average of 1,112 miles a year.
Has H5 JSR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H5 JSR has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2016.
Has the mileage on H5 JSR ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on H5 JSR find?
H5 JSR passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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