
BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc
Y296 CHOMOT history
Y296 CHO is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 141,941 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 141,941 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 18 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 4,854 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y296 CHO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 5 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y296 CHO was last recorded at 141,941 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 1,669 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 140,272 miles · 8 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,669 miles
- Average per year
- 4,854 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 141,941 miles
- 2025 – 140,272 miles
- 2024 – 138,373 miles
- 2023 – 133,896 miles
- 2021 – 131,986 miles
- 2020 – 130,910 miles
- 2018 – 120,080 miles
- 2017 – 110,200 miles
- 2015 – 109,228 miles
- 2014 – 103,191 miles
- 2013 – 95,126 miles
- 2012 – 89,521 miles
- 2011 – 85,726 miles
- 2010 – 85,160 miles
- 2009 – 77,032 miles
- 2008 – 57,928 miles
- 2006 – 46,579 miles
What the latest MOT found
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.
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
31 tests since 1 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass141,941 miles (+1,669)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 141,941 miles
- Test number
- 523164519004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,272 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 140,272 miles
- Test number
- 370648872751
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail140,272 miles (+1,899)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,272 miles
- Test number
- 794708935561
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass138,373 miles (+4,477)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 138,373 miles
- Test number
- 196962761704
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure front arch liners (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass133,896 miles2 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 133,896 miles
- Test number
- 772295529882
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front arches corroded
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear subframe and diff bushes starting to perish
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Fail133,896 miles (+1,910)2 major2 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,896 miles
- Test number
- 977764924889
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front arches corroded
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear subframe and diff bushes starting to perish
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass131,986 miles (+23)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 131,986 miles
- Test number
- 163119074501
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear differential mounting bushes visibly slightly worn
- AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Some movement detectable in rear subframe mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Fail131,963 miles (+1,053)6 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,963 miles
- Test number
- 140960217901
- MajorNearside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit position lamp wiring behind headlamp (4.11 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit position lamp wiring behind headlamp bare wiring exposed (4.11 (c) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to offside rear flexible hose rusted badly (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes under floorpan slightly rysty (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass130,910 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 130,910 miles
- Test number
- 920297949212
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Fail130,910 miles (+10,830)1 dangerous10 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,910 miles
- Test number
- 403939832773
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass120,080 miles (+207)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 120,080 miles
- Test number
- 641537942272
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail119,873 miles (+9,673)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,873 miles
- Test number
- 856983405839
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass110,200 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 110,200 miles
- Test number
- 272217920538
- AdvisoryFront Propshaft universal joint worn
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail110,200 miles (+972)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,200 miles
- Test number
- 783366940673
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Propshaft universal joint worn
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass109,228 miles (+108)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 109,228 miles
- Test number
- 335241405490
- NoteNearside and offside rear shock absorber bump stops adrift from mounting
Fail109,120 miles (+5,929)4 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,120 miles
- Test number
- 837904095182
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNearside and offside rear shock absorber bump stops adrift from mounting
Pass103,191 miles (+42)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 103,191 miles
- Test number
- 189372394145
- AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
- NoteOffside rear light unit condensated
- NoteOil leak
Fail103,149 miles (+8,023)1 dangerous7 failures3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,149 miles
- Test number
- 526388684152
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside rear tyre wearing bold inner edge
- NoteOffside rear light unit condensated
- NoteOil leak
Pass95,126 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 95,126 miles
- Test number
- 399427073170
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail95,126 miles (+5,605)1 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,126 miles
- Test number
- 969577273166
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass89,521 miles (+3,795)7 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 89,521 miles
- Test number
- 637053392132
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteFront tyres are bold at inner edges
- NoteRear tyres are bold at inner edges
Pass85,726 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 85,726 miles
- Test number
- 705450591110
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail85,726 miles (+566)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,726 miles
- Test number
- 379070591186
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail85,160 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,160 miles
- Test number
- 122144280161
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Pass85,160 miles (+8,128)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 85,160 miles
- Test number
- 634114980129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,032 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 77,032 miles
- Test number
- 230342999133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,032 miles (+19,104)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,032 miles
- Test number
- 980992699188
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Pass57,928 miles (+3,616)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 57,928 miles
- Test number
- 200078098163
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBrake pedal has ribbed anti slip fitted
- NoteClutch pedal anti slip poor condition
Pass54,312 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 54,312 miles
- Test number
- 304934018060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,312 miles (+7,733)2 failures4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,312 miles
- Test number
- 640934218021
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- Repaired at testFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Pass46,579 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 46,579 miles
- Test number
- 801795836339
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Questions about Y296 CHO
- Does Y296 CHO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y296 CHO is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y296 CHO?
- The MOT on Y296 CHO is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y296 CHO done?
- Y296 CHO was recorded at 141,941 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 4,854 miles a year.
- Has Y296 CHO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y296 CHO has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y296 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 Y296 CHO find?
- Y296 CHO passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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