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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

Y20 CHRMOT history

Y20 CHR is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 5 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 123,983 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2022.

Y20 CHR 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 5 Jan 2023
Mileage
123,983 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2022
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,327 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y20 CHR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y20 CHR was last recorded at 123,983 miles on 6 Jan 2022, 6,095 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Oct 2007: 16,482 miles, lower than 32,017 miles on 25 Jun 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
117,888 miles · 7 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
6,095 miles
Average per year
6,327 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 123,983 miles
  • 2020 – 117,888 miles
  • 2019 – 110,180 miles
  • 2018 – 94,166 miles
  • 2017 – 80,033 miles
  • 2016 – 79,779 miles
  • 2015 – 78,531 miles
  • 2014 – 77,105 miles
  • 2013 – 74,707 miles
  • 2012 – 68,611 miles
  • 2011 – 59,693 miles
  • 2010 – 50,950 miles
  • 2009 – 41,191 miles
  • 2008 – 31,126 miles
  • 2007 – 16,482 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,983 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 25 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,983 miles (+6,095)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    123,983 miles
    Test number
    969242709026
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass117,888 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    117,888 miles
    Test number
    661097193925
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail117,888 miles (+7,708)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,888 miles
    Test number
    544745611227
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass110,180 miles (+16,014)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    110,180 miles
    Test number
    845862764936
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever high

  5. Pass94,166 miles (+14,133)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    94,166 miles
    Test number
    989240718611
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass80,033 miles (+254)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    80,033 miles
    Test number
    306775103886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass79,779 miles (+1,248)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    79,779 miles
    Test number
    851971210626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,531 miles (+1,426)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    78,531 miles
    Test number
    808862707204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,105 miles (+2,398)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    77,105 miles
    Test number
    649759814371
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  10. Pass74,707 miles (+6,096)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    74,707 miles
    Test number
    125301203308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,611 miles (+8,918)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    68,611 miles
    Test number
    357594202319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass59,693 miles (+8,743)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    59,693 miles
    Test number
    837967381297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass50,950 miles (+9,759)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    50,950 miles
    Test number
    570482690290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,191 miles (+10,065)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    41,191 miles
    Test number
    832561109379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,126 miles (+14,644)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    31,126 miles
    Test number
    162174708307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass16,482 miles (-15,535)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    16,482 miles
    Test number
    872184607375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    32,017 miles
    Test number
    260986377460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y20 CHR

Does Y20 CHR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y20 CHR expired on 5 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y20 CHR?
The MOT on Y20 CHR expired on 5 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y20 CHR done?
Y20 CHR was recorded at 123,983 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2022, an average of 6,327 miles a year.
Has Y20 CHR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y20 CHR has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on Y20 CHR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Oct 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y20 CHR find?
Y20 CHR passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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