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BMW 316

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

Y276 CHOMOT history

Y276 CHO is a silver petrol BMW 316 first used on 9 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 17 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 104,813 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2023.

Y276 CHO silver 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 17 Mar 2024
Mileage
104,813 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,215 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y276 CHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y276 CHO was last recorded at 104,813 miles on 14 Mar 2023, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,810 miles · 13 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,215 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 104,813 miles
  • 2022 – 101,617 miles
  • 2021 – 96,922 miles
  • 2020 – 94,313 miles
  • 2019 – 90,863 miles
  • 2018 – 86,332 miles
  • 2017 – 80,199 miles
  • 2016 – 73,865 miles
  • 2015 – 68,644 miles
  • 2013 – 62,565 miles
  • 2012 – 57,475 miles
  • 2011 – 55,044 miles
  • 2010 – 51,807 miles
  • 2009 – 48,223 miles
  • 2008 – 43,682 miles
  • 2007 – 38,361 miles
  • 2006 – 32,925 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,813 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly wearing on outer edgeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,813 miles (+3)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    104,813 miles
    Test number
    398899652645
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail104,810 miles (+3,193)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,810 miles
    Test number
    888955536173
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass101,617 miles (+4,695)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    101,617 miles
    Test number
    994317887776
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass96,922 miles (+2,609)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    96,922 miles
    Test number
    182361305126
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Possibly steering arm (inner) (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass94,313 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    94,313 miles
    Test number
    478110042458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Fail94,313 miles (+3,450)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,313 miles
    Test number
    390353474389
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass90,863 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    90,863 miles
    Test number
    697018464991
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Fail90,863 miles (+4,531)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,863 miles
    Test number
    681460309573
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass86,332 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    86,332 miles
    Test number
    965095128728
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail86,332 miles (+6,133)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,332 miles
    Test number
    556497098777
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both side (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass80,199 miles (+6,334)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    80,199 miles
    Test number
    652494802220
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass73,865 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    73,865 miles
    Test number
    886943884950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail73,845 miles (+5,201)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,845 miles
    Test number
    224620936211
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  14. Pass68,644 miles (+6,079)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    68,644 miles
    Test number
    106976705036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,565 miles (+647)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    62,565 miles
    Test number
    466676043336
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass61,918 miles (+4,443)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    61,918 miles
    Test number
    499143403052
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass57,475 miles (+2,431)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    57,475 miles
    Test number
    219740412013
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass55,044 miles (+3,237)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    55,044 miles
    Test number
    269235541036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,807 miles (+3,584)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    51,807 miles
    Test number
    524002640043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,223 miles (+4,541)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    48,223 miles
    Test number
    981559049011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,682 miles (+5,321)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    43,682 miles
    Test number
    370412748062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,361 miles (+5,436)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    38,361 miles
    Test number
    954401557095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    32,925 miles
    Test number
    122882156018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y276 CHO

Does Y276 CHO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y276 CHO expired on 17 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y276 CHO?
The MOT on Y276 CHO expired on 17 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y276 CHO done?
Y276 CHO was recorded at 104,813 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2023, an average of 4,215 miles a year.
Has Y276 CHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y276 CHO has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on Y276 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 Y276 CHO find?
Y276 CHO passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2023 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 3 more.

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