BMW 3 Series
Red · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc
L31 CHOMOT history
L31 CHO is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 141,077 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 141,077 mi
- At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,056 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L31 CHO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 3 Sept 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L31 CHO was last recorded at 141,077 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 3,702 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 137,375 miles · 23 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,702 miles
- Average per year
- 7,056 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 141,077 miles
- 2025 – 137,375 miles
- 2023 – 118,039 miles
- 2022 – 112,373 miles
- 2021 – 105,526 miles
- 2020 – 100,299 miles
- 2019 – 95,497 miles
- 2018 – 87,578 miles
- 2017 – 81,631 miles
- 2016 – 74,046 miles
- 2015 – 66,783 miles
- 2014 – 58,821 miles
- 2013 – 51,124 miles
- 2012 – 43,784 miles
- 2011 – 39,733 miles
- 2010 – 32,158 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass141,077 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Full MOT history
21 tests since 17 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass141,077 miles (+3,702)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 141,077 miles
- Test number
- 125642373728
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass137,375 miles (+19,336)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 137,375 miles
- Test number
- 171333895389
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass118,039 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 118,039 miles
- Test number
- 512813285818
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail118,039 miles (+5,666)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,039 miles
- Test number
- 479991237359
- Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass112,373 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 112,373 miles
- Test number
- 322399516444
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,373 miles (+6,847)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,373 miles
- Test number
- 722091268533
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass105,526 miles (+5,227)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 105,526 miles
- Test number
- 105345486439
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass100,299 miles (+4,802)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 100,299 miles
- Test number
- 829825179821
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass95,497 miles (+7,919)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 95,497 miles
- Test number
- 663748387888
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass87,578 miles (+5,947)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 87,578 miles
- Test number
- 985999685954
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,631 miles (+7,585)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 81,631 miles
- Test number
- 738977238015
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass74,046 miles (+7,263)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 74,046 miles
- Test number
- 523675490645
- AdvisoryFront Front tyres badly worn on edges 205/55/16
Pass66,783 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 66,783 miles
- Test number
- 448933671056
- AdvisoryFront and rear brake pads getting low putting light on dash
Fail66,782 miles (+7,961)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,782 miles
- Test number
- 869201297262
- FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55 r16 (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront & rear brake pads getting low
Pass58,821 miles (+7,697)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 58,821 miles
- Test number
- 676459474282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,124 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 51,124 miles
- Test number
- 118021483262
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail51,124 miles (+7,340)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,124 miles
- Test number
- 307981583493
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass43,784 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 43,784 miles
- Test number
- 589407472253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,784 miles (+4,051)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,784 miles
- Test number
- 659457972277
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass39,733 miles (+7,575)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 39,733 miles
- Test number
- 666614281237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,158 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 32,158 miles
- Test number
- 610779520225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L31 CHO
- Does L31 CHO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 CHO is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L31 CHO?
- The MOT on L31 CHO is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L31 CHO done?
- L31 CHO was recorded at 141,077 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 7,056 miles a year.
- Has L31 CHO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L31 CHO has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on L31 CHO 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 L31 CHO find?
- L31 CHO passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder, and 2 more.
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