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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 1996 · 2,498 cc

P191 XHBMOT history

P191 XHB is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Aug 1996. Its MOT expired on 11 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 188,633 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2023.

P191 XHB blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Oct 2023
Mileage
188,633 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2023
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,802 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P191 XHB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,498 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
19 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

P191 XHB was last recorded at 188,633 miles on 6 Oct 2023, 5,415 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,218 miles · 12 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
5,415 miles
Average per year
4,802 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 188,633 miles
  • 2022 – 183,218 miles
  • 2021 – 176,427 miles
  • 2020 – 170,736 miles
  • 2019 – 160,694 miles
  • 2018 – 151,531 miles
  • 2017 – 147,633 miles
  • 2016 – 141,458 miles
  • 2015 – 135,064 miles
  • 2014 – 129,026 miles
  • 2013 – 125,544 miles
  • 2012 – 123,237 miles
  • 2011 – 120,298 miles
  • 2010 – 116,473 miles
  • 2009 – 113,323 miles
  • 2008 – 111,236 miles
  • 2007 – 109,469 miles
  • 2006 – 105,890 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail188,633 miles
  • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel dripping from bottom of engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak

What MOT failures 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened split top mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch to sill area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch to sill area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail188,633 miles (+5,415)2 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,633 miles
    Test number
    899840261324
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel dripping from bottom of engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  2. Pass183,218 miles (+35)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    183,218 miles
    Test number
    468955904875
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened split top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch to sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch to sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryAir filter housing not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre and rear silencers reomed and pipework held up by wire and jubilee clips
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
    • AdvisoryInterior mirror not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake hose has slight movement at connection with pipe
  3. Fail183,183 miles (+200)9 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,183 miles
    Test number
    398938752378
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake modification unsafe brake pipe compression fitting used (1.1.21 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up on wrong side (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake modification unsafe brake pipe compression fitting used (1.1.21 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened split top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch to sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch to sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryAir filter housing not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre and rear silencers reomed and pipework held up by wire and jubilee clips
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
    • AdvisoryInterior mirror not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake hose has slight movement at connection with pipe
  4. Fail182,983 miles (+6,556)2 dangerous12 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,983 miles
    Test number
    857333406216
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to chassis (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to chassis (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, badly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. Pass176,427 miles (+24)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    176,427 miles
    Test number
    793810779124
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryHandbrake performance only just met requirements
  6. Fail176,403 miles (+5,667)1 dangerous9 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,403 miles
    Test number
    233736641096
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches corroded
  7. Pass170,736 miles (+10,042)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    170,736 miles
    Test number
    633888263551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass160,694 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    160,694 miles
    Test number
    184229528311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail160,689 miles (+9,158)9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,689 miles
    Test number
    360072299093
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/chassis weld broken (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass151,531 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    151,531 miles
    Test number
    936320160884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail151,519 miles (+3,886)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,519 miles
    Test number
    184527133967
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass147,633 miles (+6,175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    147,633 miles
    Test number
    398993072695
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass141,458 miles (+15)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    141,458 miles
    Test number
    466419414548
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn bald inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear sill has been repaired
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)
  14. Fail141,443 miles (+6,379)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,443 miles
    Test number
    372935769962
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn bald inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear sill has been repaired
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)
  15. Pass135,064 miles (+6,038)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    135,064 miles
    Test number
    476225695101
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNsr sill panel has been repaired
  16. Pass129,026 miles (+3,482)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    129,026 miles
    Test number
    825475084119
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  17. Pass125,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    125,544 miles
    Test number
    915946693114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail125,544 miles (+2,307)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,544 miles
    Test number
    198046693125
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass123,237 miles (+2,939)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    123,237 miles
    Test number
    665502992172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass120,298 miles (+3,825)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    120,298 miles
    Test number
    309938481197
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth wiper blades starting to split
    • NoteFairly long hand brake lever travel
  21. Fail116,473 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,473 miles
    Test number
    212809770428
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  22. Pass116,473 miles (+3,150)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    116,473 miles
    Test number
    364509470190
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  23. Pass113,323 miles (+2,087)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    113,323 miles
    Test number
    130180699115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass111,236 miles (+1,767)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    111,236 miles
    Test number
    210172598188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  25. Pass109,469 miles (+3,579)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    109,469 miles
    Test number
    432509797132
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear number plate deteriating
  26. Pass105,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    105,890 miles
    Test number
    283655296479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail105,890 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,890 miles
    Test number
    421785296194
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about P191 XHB

Does P191 XHB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P191 XHB expired on 11 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P191 XHB?
The MOT on P191 XHB expired on 11 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P191 XHB done?
P191 XHB was recorded at 188,633 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2023, an average of 4,802 miles a year.
Has P191 XHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P191 XHB has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on P191 XHB 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 P191 XHB find?
P191 XHB failed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2023 with 2 dangerous defects, 5 major defects and 6 advisories: fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel dripping from bottom of engine; offside front inner brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; nearside headlamp not working on main beam, and 10 more.

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