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S1 HBU

2023 BMW 3 Series

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

51,646 mi
Last recorded51,646 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 HBU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2023
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 51,646 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2026 84,617 miles

Lower under tray and top engine covers fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2026 84,600 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened blue in colour (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Lower under tray and top engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2025 78,752 miles

Lower under tray and top engine covers fitted

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively wheel binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 72,993 miles

Lower under tray fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 67,774 miles

Lower under tray fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2022 65,334 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 61,345 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2020 59,920 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2019 57,673 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 57,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 54,108 miles

Front Tyres worn out on edges

Fail 23 Feb 2018 54,108 miles

Front Tyres worn out on edges

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 50,224 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 45,936 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 45,907 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 42,347 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 39,421 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 39,421 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 34,607 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 32,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 31,012 miles

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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S1 HBU is a 2023 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 S1 HBU, 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 3 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S1 HBU registered?

S1 HBU is a 2023 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 July 2023.

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