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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 2,996 cc

V5 CHOMOT history

V5 CHO is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 99,725 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

V5 CHO blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
99,725 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,867 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 CHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
23 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 CHO was last recorded at 99,725 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 1,528 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,197 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,528 miles
Average per year
4,867 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,725 miles
  • 2025 – 98,197 miles
  • 2024 – 96,423 miles
  • 2022 – 93,044 miles
  • 2021 – 91,681 miles
  • 2020 – 90,369 miles
  • 2019 – 88,910 miles
  • 2018 – 85,402 miles
  • 2017 – 82,592 miles
  • 2016 – 78,937 miles
  • 2015 – 74,849 miles
  • 2014 – 67,221 miles
  • 2013 – 51,010 miles
  • 2012 – 31,108 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,725 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S+N/S

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive /Underbody covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Inner Sills corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,725 miles (+1,528)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    99,725 miles
    Test number
    688172141451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass98,197 miles (+81)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    98,197 miles
    Test number
    493149433398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail98,116 miles (+1,693)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,116 miles
    Test number
    537101762620
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass96,423 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    96,423 miles
    Test number
    656238330820
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S+N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive /Underbody covers fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Sills corroded

  5. Fail96,423 miles (+3,379)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,423 miles
    Test number
    605694679077
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S+N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive /Underbody covers fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Sills corroded

  6. Pass93,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    93,044 miles
    Test number
    406244916631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail93,044 miles (+1,363)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,044 miles
    Test number
    452508813981
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass91,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    91,681 miles
    Test number
    725593619061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail91,681 miles (+1,312)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,681 miles
    Test number
    954452191365
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass90,369 miles (+1,459)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    90,369 miles
    Test number
    232967827530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass88,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    88,910 miles
    Test number
    213365471930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail88,910 miles (+3,508)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,910 miles
    Test number
    270375823137
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass85,402 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    85,402 miles
    Test number
    214705666759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail85,315 miles (+2,723)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,315 miles
    Test number
    716027475300
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s n/s (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass82,592 miles (+3,655)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    82,592 miles
    Test number
    676179213068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,937 miles (+4,088)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    78,937 miles
    Test number
    941490916544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass74,849 miles (+7,628)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    74,849 miles
    Test number
    697985295114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    67,221 miles
    Test number
    636645994149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail67,221 miles (+16,211)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,221 miles
    Test number
    368135694182
    • FailureNearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

  20. Pass51,010 miles (+19,902)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    51,010 miles
    Test number
    389480403405
    • NoteHalf of centre exhaust bracket missing

  21. Pass31,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    31,108 miles
    Test number
    578024982139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 CHO

Does V5 CHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 CHO is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 CHO?
The MOT on V5 CHO is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 CHO done?
V5 CHO was recorded at 99,725 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 4,867 miles a year.
Has V5 CHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 CHO has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on V5 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 V5 CHO find?
V5 CHO passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive.

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