
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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
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
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))
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
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
Pass170,736 miles (+10,042)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 170,736 miles
- Test number
- 633888263551
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass160,694 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 160,694 miles
- Test number
- 184229528311
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass151,531 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 151,531 miles
- Test number
- 936320160884
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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)
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)
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)
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
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)
Pass125,544 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 125,544 miles
- Test number
- 915946693114
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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
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)
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)
Pass113,323 miles (+2,087)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 113,323 miles
- Test number
- 130180699115
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
Pass105,890 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 105,890 miles
- Test number
- 283655296479
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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