No, H104 SMS is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for H104 SMS?

The MOT for H104 SMS is valid and due for renewal on or before 19 April 2008.

What is the recorded mileage of H104 SMS?

The recorded mileage for H104 SMS is 170,019 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is H104 SMS ULEZ compliant?

No, H104 SMS does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1991 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · H104 SMS

H104 SMS

1991 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1991. Recorded mileage 170,019 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin: 1991 · Bournemouth
MOT Status: Valid until 19/04/2008
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 170,019 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 19/04/2008

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 170,019 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1991
Engine: 1796cc

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H104 SMS Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 19/04/2007
170,019 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

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H104 SMS Mileage History

06/04/2006167,268 mi
15/04/2006167,315 mi+47 mi
18/04/2007169,995 mi+2,680 mi
19/04/2007170,019 mi+24 mi

Average of roughly 2,659 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

H104 SMS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Oct 2026, 04:45

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 BMW 3 Series (H104 SMS) between April 2006 and April 2007.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 19 April 2007 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”; “Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”.

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