BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc
Y202 CHOMOT history
Y202 CHO is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 142,201 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 142,201 mi
- At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,182 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y202 CHO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 4 Jun 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y202 CHO was last recorded at 142,201 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 6,178 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 136,023 miles · 17 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,178 miles
- Average per year
- 5,182 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 142,201 miles
- 2025 – 136,023 miles
- 2024 – 124,860 miles
- 2023 – 124,839 miles
- 2022 – 123,233 miles
- 2021 – 121,855 miles
- 2019 – 115,029 miles
- 2018 – 111,273 miles
- 2017 – 108,458 miles
- 2016 – 103,465 miles
- 2015 – 98,562 miles
- 2014 – 93,590 miles
- 2013 – 88,042 miles
- 2012 – 83,701 miles
- 2011 – 82,567 miles
- 2010 – 80,965 miles
- 2009 – 70,967 miles
- 2008 – 58,073 miles
- 2007 – 49,674 miles
- 2006 – 40,163 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass142,201 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Tyre is on the legal limit and is worn badly on inner edge
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
28 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass142,201 miles (+6,178)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 142,201 miles
- Test number
- 741595117013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,023 miles (+11,163)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 136,023 miles
- Test number
- 321860845038
- MinorNearside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction stickers (3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass124,860 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 124,860 miles
- Test number
- 539746806048
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail124,860 miles (+21)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,860 miles
- Test number
- 458163791686
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested engine cut out (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed engine cut out (8.2.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail124,839 miles (+1,606)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,839 miles
- Test number
- 983705792941
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass123,233 miles (+1,378)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 123,233 miles
- Test number
- 167272411885
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- 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 Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area getting rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySigns of rear tyres rubbing on wheel arch but not at time of test
Pass121,855 miles (+1)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 121,855 miles
- Test number
- 840571679629
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre is on the legal limit and is worn badly on inner edge
- AdvisoryAll damaged components and panels with sharp edges have been covered with tape
- AdvisoryRear part of nearside front to rear brake pipe appears to have been cleaned and then sprayed over with a wax oil, unable to see condition fully
- AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
Fail121,854 miles (+6,825)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,854 miles
- Test number
- 461978791068
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre is on the legal limit and is worn badly on inner edge
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Rear part of nearside front to rear near fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury indicator lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring lamp indicates a fault
Pass115,029 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 115,029 miles
- Test number
- 883268228717
- AdvisoryT.p.m.s. light on
Fail115,028 miles (+3,755)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,028 miles
- Test number
- 860612194841
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryT.p.m.s. light on
Pass111,273 miles (+2,815)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 111,273 miles
- Test number
- 365816228865
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,458 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 108,458 miles
- Test number
- 967946601019
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And worn smooth on inner edeges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail108,458 miles (+4,993)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,458 miles
- Test number
- 973985646171
- Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And worn smooth on inner edeges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass103,465 miles (+49)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 103,465 miles
- Test number
- 565909170138
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Fail103,416 miles (+4,854)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,416 miles
- Test number
- 221667821351
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower arm inner ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Pass98,562 miles (+4,972)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 98,562 miles
- Test number
- 970396197016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,590 miles (+5,548)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 93,590 miles
- Test number
- 967475094210
- AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Pass88,042 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 88,042 miles
- Test number
- 536235593281
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Fail88,041 miles (+4,340)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,041 miles
- Test number
- 127044493279
- FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Pass83,701 miles (+1,134)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 83,701 miles
- Test number
- 755849372259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,567 miles (+1,602)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 82,567 miles
- Test number
- 145802021258
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass80,965 miles (+9,998)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 80,965 miles
- Test number
- 204648580245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,967 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 70,967 miles
- Test number
- 342642379280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,959 miles (+3,343)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,959 miles
- Test number
- 754081979271
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass67,616 miles (+9,543)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2010
- Odometer
- 67,616 miles
- Test number
- 642304239113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,073 miles (+8,399)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2009
- Odometer
- 58,073 miles
- Test number
- 342184348179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,674 miles (+9,511)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2008
- Odometer
- 49,674 miles
- Test number
- 324799137122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,163 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2007
- Odometer
- 40,163 miles
- Test number
- 572029436116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y202 CHO
- Does Y202 CHO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y202 CHO is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y202 CHO?
- The MOT on Y202 CHO is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y202 CHO done?
- Y202 CHO was recorded at 142,201 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 5,182 miles a year.
- Has Y202 CHO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y202 CHO has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y202 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 Y202 CHO find?
- Y202 CHO passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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