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JH56 OSH

2021 BMW 3 Series

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,382 mi
Last recorded91,382 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2021 BMW 3 Series31,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJH56 OSH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 91,382 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2026 91,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear shocker dust cover / bump stop split

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

both front shocker dust covers split

Pass 25 Jul 2025 145,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 25 Jul 2025 145,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Apr 2025 87,652 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 127,651 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 75,688 miles

under trays fitted ......wet mot ...

Fail 14 Jun 2024 75,688 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge wearing/worn... (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too high both fronts ..... (4.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted ......wet mot ...

Pass 30 Jun 2023 122,103 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 111,720 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Jun 2022 111,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jun 2021 95,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 83,323 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Crack/Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 71,477 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

low effort from N/S/R handbrake

Pass 6 Apr 2018 53,344 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Undercovers fitted obscuring some components.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 39,480 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 39,480 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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JH56 OSH is a 2021 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2021 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 31,894 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JH56 OSH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 5 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JH56 OSH registered?

JH56 OSH is a 2021 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 July 2021.

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