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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y314 CHOMOT history

Y314 CHO is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 11 Apr 2025 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 93,962 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2024.

Y314 CHO blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Apr 2025
Mileage
93,962 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2024
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,674 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y314 CHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y314 CHO was last recorded at 93,962 miles on 10 Apr 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,960 miles · 4 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,674 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 93,962 miles
  • 2023 – 90,573 miles
  • 2022 – 87,931 miles
  • 2021 – 84,784 miles
  • 2020 – 78,481 miles
  • 2019 – 76,755 miles
  • 2018 – 73,097 miles
  • 2017 – 69,435 miles
  • 2016 – 66,492 miles
  • 2015 – 62,452 miles
  • 2014 – 58,861 miles
  • 2013 – 57,873 miles
  • 2012 – 56,242 miles
  • 2011 – 52,875 miles
  • 2010 – 45,667 miles
  • 2009 – 42,530 miles
  • 2008 – 38,719 miles
  • 2007 – 30,675 miles
  • 2006 – 27,138 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,962 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 31 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,962 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    93,962 miles
    Test number
    257743962735
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail93,960 miles (+3,387)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,960 miles
    Test number
    345403711187
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass90,573 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    90,573 miles
    Test number
    516519289358
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MINOR RUST (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear OUTER ARCH SURFACE RUST
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail90,572 miles (+2,641)1 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,572 miles
    Test number
    181704943036
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing WHEEL BOLT (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MINOR RUST (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear OUTER ARCH SURFACE RUST
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass87,931 miles (+3,147)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    87,931 miles
    Test number
    231501074601
    • 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))

  6. Pass84,784 miles (+6,303)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    84,784 miles
    Test number
    824935799581
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass78,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    78,481 miles
    Test number
    831749597591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail78,481 miles (+1,726)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,481 miles
    Test number
    834442470295
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass76,755 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    76,755 miles
    Test number
    915342338639
    • 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))

  10. Fail76,755 miles (+3,658)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,755 miles
    Test number
    870033352111
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  11. Pass73,097 miles (+3,662)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    73,097 miles
    Test number
    744392177761
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass69,435 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    69,435 miles
    Test number
    128493663116
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light lens cracked, no white light showing

  13. Fail69,435 miles (+2,943)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,435 miles
    Test number
    480809616565
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear indicator illuminated.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light lens cracked, no white light showing

  14. Pass66,492 miles (+4,040)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    66,492 miles
    Test number
    915324352033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight play in both inner steering rack joints

  15. Pass62,452 miles (+3,591)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    62,452 miles
    Test number
    107137795095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass58,861 miles (+988)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    58,861 miles
    Test number
    749091704166
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass57,873 miles (+1,631)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    57,873 miles
    Test number
    948025353281
    • NoteOFFSIDE FRONT LINK ARM SLIGHT WEAR , ADVISE ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

  18. Pass56,242 miles (+3,367)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    56,242 miles
    Test number
    328783362442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,875 miles (+3,539)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    52,875 miles
    Test number
    419636951417
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  20. Pass49,336 miles (+3,669)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    49,336 miles
    Test number
    335678021087
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Pass45,667 miles (+3,137)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    45,667 miles
    Test number
    322905820096
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass42,530 miles (+23)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    42,530 miles
    Test number
    120149129003
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Fail42,507 miles (+3,788)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,507 miles
    Test number
    101376229474
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass38,719 miles (+8,044)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    38,719 miles
    Test number
    973748128023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,675 miles (+3,537)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    30,675 miles
    Test number
    873219227029
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  26. Pass27,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    27,138 miles
    Test number
    524501436091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y314 CHO

Does Y314 CHO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y314 CHO expired on 11 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y314 CHO?
The MOT on Y314 CHO expired on 11 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y314 CHO done?
Y314 CHO was recorded at 93,962 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2024, an average of 3,674 miles a year.
Has Y314 CHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y314 CHO has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on Y314 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 Y314 CHO find?
Y314 CHO passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive.

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