BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc
L45 CHYMOT history
L45 CHY is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 162,339 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 162,339 mi
- At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,960 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L45 CHY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 9 Dec 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L45 CHY was last recorded at 162,339 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 40 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 162,299 miles · 9 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 40 miles
- Average per year
- 5,960 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 162,339 miles
- 2025 – 161,375 miles
- 2024 – 159,981 miles
- 2023 – 159,536 miles
- 2022 – 158,859 miles
- 2021 – 158,183 miles
- 2020 – 156,943 miles
- 2019 – 155,408 miles
- 2018 – 153,149 miles
- 2017 – 150,106 miles
- 2016 – 147,436 miles
- 2015 – 132,235 miles
- 2014 – 117,345 miles
- 2013 – 107,560 miles
- 2012 – 97,901 miles
- 2011 – 91,213 miles
- 2010 – 77,715 miles
- 2009 – 65,699 miles
- 2008 – 53,585 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass162,339 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2014–2017
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Full MOT history
29 tests since 16 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass162,339 miles (+40)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 162,339 miles
- Test number
- 292554420128
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail162,299 miles (+924)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,299 miles
- Test number
- 349303069887
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass161,375 miles (+1,394)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 161,375 miles
- Test number
- 236144963220
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass159,981 miles (+445)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 159,981 miles
- Test number
- 794180812637
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,536 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 159,536 miles
- Test number
- 904236860127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail159,536 miles (+677)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,536 miles
- Test number
- 708281844918
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Pass158,859 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 158,859 miles
- Test number
- 267573627366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail158,857 miles (+674)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,857 miles
- Test number
- 534646755315
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lolly pop bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lolly pop bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass158,183 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 158,183 miles
- Test number
- 598381610225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail158,183 miles (+1,240)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,183 miles
- Test number
- 806376847892
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass156,943 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 156,943 miles
- Test number
- 393401765077
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail156,943 miles (+1,535)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,943 miles
- Test number
- 497200481320
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass155,408 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 155,408 miles
- Test number
- 440771521641
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail155,406 miles (+2,257)2 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,406 miles
- Test number
- 323185339193
- DangerousEngine under tray insecure
- DangerousOffside Front Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted Brake Pad insecure (1.1.13 (c))
- MajorFront Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
- MajorRear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
Pass153,149 miles (+3,043)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 153,149 miles
- Test number
- 172506252433
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,106 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 150,106 miles
- Test number
- 319927866317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail150,103 miles (+2,667)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,103 miles
- Test number
- 127948345254
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass147,436 miles (+15,201)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 147,436 miles
- Test number
- 246622691938
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,235 miles (+14,890)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 132,235 miles
- Test number
- 496333775087
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass117,345 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 117,345 miles
- Test number
- 427742054210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,345 miles (+9,785)1 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,345 miles
- Test number
- 947532754226
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Pass107,560 miles (+9,659)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 107,560 miles
- Test number
- 818988443238
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass97,901 miles (+6,688)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 97,901 miles
- Test number
- 347529342209
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass91,213 miles (+121)6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 91,213 miles
- Test number
- 975424041288
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOffside rear tyre has the inside edge scrubbed
- NoteWipers starting to deteriorate
Fail91,092 miles (+13,377)1 dangerous6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,092 miles
- Test number
- 338472741496
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOffside rear tyre has the inside edge scrubbed
- NoteWipers starting to deteriorate
Pass77,715 miles (+1,545)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 77,715 miles
- Test number
- 554408850218
- NoteFront disc and rear disc slightly corroded
Pass76,170 miles (+10,471)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 76,170 miles
- Test number
- 250604080025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,699 miles (+12,114)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 65,699 miles
- Test number
- 900897149137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,585 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 53,585 miles
- Test number
- 283548368142
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Questions about L45 CHY
- Does L45 CHY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L45 CHY is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L45 CHY?
- The MOT on L45 CHY is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L45 CHY done?
- L45 CHY was recorded at 162,339 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 5,960 miles a year.
- Has L45 CHY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L45 CHY has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on L45 CHY 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 L45 CHY find?
- L45 CHY passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.
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