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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,896 cc

S112 CHWMOT history

S112 CHW is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 23 Sept 2025 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 168,438 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2024.

S112 CHW blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Sept 2025
Mileage
168,438 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2024
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,452 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S112 CHW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S112 CHW was last recorded at 168,438 miles on 24 Sept 2024, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,433 miles · 23 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
6,452 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 168,438 miles
  • 2023 – 164,980 miles
  • 2022 – 164,358 miles
  • 2016 – 155,699 miles
  • 2015 – 140,853 miles
  • 2014 – 127,163 miles
  • 2013 – 118,457 miles
  • 2012 – 111,512 miles
  • 2011 – 97,916 miles
  • 2010 – 87,412 miles
  • 2009 – 78,466 miles
  • 2008 – 69,841 miles
  • 2007 – 61,065 miles
  • 2006 – 53,131 miles
  • 2005 – 44,556 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,438 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryHandbrake travel getting highRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion forming underside of vehicleRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,438 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    168,438 miles
    Test number
    184084818978
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel getting high
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion forming underside of vehicle

  2. Fail168,433 miles (+3,453)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,433 miles
    Test number
    330303122294
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel getting high
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion forming underside of vehicle

  3. Pass164,980 miles (+622)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    164,980 miles
    Test number
    808576278414
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass164,358 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    164,358 miles
    Test number
    298179462749
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion forming jacking points/sill

  5. Fail164,358 miles (+8,659)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,358 miles
    Test number
    495885887624
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion forming jacking points/sill

  6. Pass155,699 miles (+14,846)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    155,699 miles
    Test number
    644749577102
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated front flexis (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Pass140,853 miles (+13,690)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    140,853 miles
    Test number
    126767155194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  8. Pass127,163 miles (+214)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    127,163 miles
    Test number
    179846574153
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Fail126,949 miles (+8,492)7 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,949 miles
    Test number
    458687764144
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass118,457 miles (+6,945)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    118,457 miles
    Test number
    168377153120
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass111,512 miles (+13,596)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    111,512 miles
    Test number
    988950672118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail97,916 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,916 miles
    Test number
    297274561124
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass97,916 miles (+10,504)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    97,916 miles
    Test number
    375444261130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass87,412 miles (+8,946)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    87,412 miles
    Test number
    821490670179
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass78,466 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    78,466 miles
    Test number
    321131779143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail78,466 miles (+8,625)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,466 miles
    Test number
    384871079162
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass69,841 miles (+41)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    69,841 miles
    Test number
    891363998185
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail69,800 miles (+8,735)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,800 miles
    Test number
    283507688159
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  19. Pass61,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    61,065 miles
    Test number
    303377407299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail61,065 miles (+7,934)2 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,065 miles
    Test number
    724082607253
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  21. Pass53,131 miles (+8,575)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    53,131 miles
    Test number
    264563806208
    • NoteSlight corrosion starting on n/s/r brake pipe
    • NoteSlight corrosion starting on o/s/r brake pipe

  22. Pass44,556 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    44,556 miles
    Test number
    680037195137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail44,486 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,486 miles
    Test number
    324400995198
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S112 CHW

Does S112 CHW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S112 CHW expired on 23 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S112 CHW?
The MOT on S112 CHW expired on 23 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S112 CHW done?
S112 CHW was recorded at 168,438 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2024, an average of 6,452 miles a year.
Has S112 CHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S112 CHW has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on S112 CHW 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 S112 CHW find?
S112 CHW passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2024 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; handbrake travel getting high; surface corrosion forming underside of vehicle.

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