BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
T26 CHOMOT history
T26 CHO is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 174,687 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 174,687 mi
- At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 10,667 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T26 CHO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 15 Jun 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T26 CHO was last recorded at 174,687 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 174,683 miles · 22 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 10,667 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 174,687 miles
- 2025 – 173,375 miles
- 2024 – 161,391 miles
- 2023 – 147,779 miles
- 2022 – 133,704 miles
- 2021 – 119,718 miles
- 2020 – 107,908 miles
- 2019 – 107,724 miles
- 2018 – 96,523 miles
- 2017 – 86,292 miles
- 2016 – 79,410 miles
- 2015 – 58,603 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass174,687 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2026
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Numerous
Advisory2 MOTs, 2026
Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2026
Engine noise/rattle
Advisory2 MOTs, 2026
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2026
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2026
Full MOT history
18 tests since 12 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass174,687 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 174,687 miles
- Test number
- 662413134398
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass174,683 miles (+29)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 174,683 miles
- Test number
- 802656911293
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Numerous (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess Play (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine noise/rattle
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Numerous bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass174,654 miles (+1,279)2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 174,654 miles
- Test number
- 867979078188
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Numerous (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess Play (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine noise/rattle
- AdvisoryFront bumper/splitter damaged not fully secure
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Numerous bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass173,375 miles (+12)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 173,375 miles
- Test number
- 358660978563
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail173,363 miles (+11,972)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,363 miles
- Test number
- 727512003478
- MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass161,391 miles (+13,612)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 161,391 miles
- Test number
- 189680978183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,779 miles (+14,075)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 147,779 miles
- Test number
- 838395560003
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass133,704 miles (+13,986)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 133,704 miles
- Test number
- 591136355673
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass119,718 miles (+11,810)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 119,718 miles
- Test number
- 468889404805
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass107,908 miles (+184)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 107,908 miles
- Test number
- 869744263162
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass107,724 miles (+2,691)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 107,724 miles
- Test number
- 128568353144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,033 miles (+8,510)5 dangerous6 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,033 miles
- Test number
- 351377126643
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure coming off wheel (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring view of testable items
- AdvisoryEngine oil low
- AdvisoryEngine squealing
- AdvisoryUnder tray missing
Pass96,523 miles (+10,231)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 96,523 miles
- Test number
- 358625693427
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass86,292 miles (+6,882)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 86,292 miles
- Test number
- 463148380539
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,410 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 79,410 miles
- Test number
- 233304198502
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail79,410 miles (+20,807)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,410 miles
- Test number
- 227473052068
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass58,603 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 58,603 miles
- Test number
- 235693265447
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,603 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,603 miles
- Test number
- 669353265115
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about T26 CHO
- Does T26 CHO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T26 CHO is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T26 CHO?
- The MOT on T26 CHO is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T26 CHO done?
- T26 CHO was recorded at 174,687 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 10,667 miles a year.
- Has T26 CHO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T26 CHO has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on T26 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 T26 CHO find?
- T26 CHO passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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