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BMW 120

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

S31 CHVMOT history

S31 CHV is a black diesel BMW 120 first used on 2 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 163,950 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
163,950 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,435 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 CHV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
2 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S31 CHV was last recorded at 163,950 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,950 miles · 3 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,435 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 163,950 miles
  • 2024 – 156,693 miles
  • 2023 – 149,452 miles
  • 2022 – 141,302 miles
  • 2021 – 133,304 miles
  • 2020 – 125,332 miles
  • 2019 – 117,203 miles
  • 2017 – 99,807 miles
  • 2015 – 86,784 miles
  • 2014 – 79,214 miles
  • 2013 – 68,648 miles
  • 2012 – 61,484 miles
  • 2011 – 53,438 miles
  • 2010 – 47,637 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,950 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Plastic sill covers fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear tyre worn too wear bars

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    163,950 miles
    Test number
    614714335198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail163,950 miles (+287)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,950 miles
    Test number
    675939326954
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail163,663 miles (+6,970)4 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,663 miles
    Test number
    915590393286
    • MajorCentral Front Registration plate insecure cracked and damaged (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned headlamp damaged (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass156,693 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    156,693 miles
    Test number
    689735127248
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing inner and outer shoulders, wearing close to wear bars and tread blocks perished
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill and under trays fitted front to rear brake pipes not checked

  5. Fail156,693 miles (+7,241)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,693 miles
    Test number
    187540482825
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing inner and outer shoulders, wearing close to wear bars and tread blocks perished
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill and under trays fitted front to rear brake pipes not checked

  6. Pass149,452 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    149,452 miles
    Test number
    458519666626
    • AdvisoryFront tyres n/s and o/s wearing inner and outer shoulders and wearing close to wear bars
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers and under trays fitted front to rear brake pipes not checked

  7. Fail149,449 miles (+8,147)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,449 miles
    Test number
    687909474947
    • 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 Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres n/s and o/s wearing inner and outer shoulders and wearing close to wear bars
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers and under trays fitted front to rear brake pipes not checked

  8. Pass141,302 miles (+27)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    141,302 miles
    Test number
    626748721579
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn too wear bars
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn to wear bars
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted brake pipes not checked

  9. Fail141,275 miles (+7,971)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,275 miles
    Test number
    222632332108
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn too wear bars
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn to wear bars
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted brake pipes not checked

  10. Pass133,304 miles (+7,972)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    133,304 miles
    Test number
    614584948766
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryLong hand brake travel
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted brake pipes and hand brake cables not checked

  11. Pass125,332 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    125,332 miles
    Test number
    578946064221
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged splitting inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp on

  12. Fail125,332 miles (+8,129)3 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,332 miles
    Test number
    582981636880
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective temperary cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged splitting inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTPMS on
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp on

  13. Pass117,203 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    117,203 miles
    Test number
    923334299851
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on dash
    • AdvisoryDamage to n/s/f wing and bumper
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre wearing low
    • AdvisoryRear washer not working

  14. Fail117,192 miles (+17,385)3 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,192 miles
    Test number
    958261659724
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on dash
    • AdvisoryDamage to n/s/f wing and bumper
    • AdvisoryN/s/f and o/s/r tyres on limit
    • AdvisoryRear washer not working

  15. Pass99,807 miles (+13,023)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    99,807 miles
    Test number
    740993061722
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass86,784 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    86,784 miles
    Test number
    356565055994
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail86,784 miles (+7,570)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,784 miles
    Test number
    405273576557
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass79,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    79,214 miles
    Test number
    306769564233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail79,214 miles (+7,061)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,214 miles
    Test number
    259459364265
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass72,153 miles (+3,505)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    72,153 miles
    Test number
    899337354067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass68,648 miles (+7,164)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    68,648 miles
    Test number
    475653293163
    • NoteBoth front tyres show more wear on outer edge,still legal
    • NoteNsr tyre down to 2mm in centre
    • NoteRear brakepads showing wear,around 4mm left

  22. Fail61,484 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,484 miles
    Test number
    249649802213
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing more on outer edges

  23. Pass61,484 miles (+8,046)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    61,484 miles
    Test number
    539679502264
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing more on outer edges

  24. Pass53,438 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    53,438 miles
    Test number
    489985601161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail53,434 miles (+5,797)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,434 miles
    Test number
    585414801190
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass47,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    47,637 miles
    Test number
    602484300137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S31 CHV

Does S31 CHV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S31 CHV is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S31 CHV?
The MOT on S31 CHV is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S31 CHV done?
S31 CHV was recorded at 163,950 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 7,435 miles a year.
Has S31 CHV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 CHV has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S31 CHV 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 S31 CHV find?
S31 CHV passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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