MINI
Red · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc
290 BVAMOT history
290 BVA is a red petrol MINI first used on 1 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 101,237 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 101,237 mi
- At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,185 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 290 BVA
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 1 Mar 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
290 BVA was last recorded at 101,237 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 3,788 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 97,449 miles · 20 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,788 miles
- Average per year
- 5,185 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 101,237 miles
- 2025 – 97,449 miles
- 2024 – 94,540 miles
- 2023 – 90,460 miles
- 2022 – 86,225 miles
- 2021 – 82,527 miles
- 2020 – 80,348 miles
- 2019 – 76,899 miles
- 2018 – 73,352 miles
- 2017 – 68,872 miles
- 2016 – 64,217 miles
- 2015 – 59,188 miles
- 2014 – 54,596 miles
- 2013 – 49,258 miles
- 2012 – 40,509 miles
- 2011 – 31,770 miles
- 2010 – 22,131 miles
- 2009 – 13,304 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass101,237 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front metal brake pipes corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear exhaust back box bracket corroded , snapped, but box still secure
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017
Full MOT history
27 tests since 20 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass101,237 miles (+3,788)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 101,237 miles
- Test number
- 302174442153
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass97,449 miles (+2,909)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 97,449 miles
- Test number
- 320595634896
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass94,540 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 94,540 miles
- Test number
- 297616177464
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail94,540 miles (+4,080)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,540 miles
- Test number
- 721210531633
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass90,460 miles (+54)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 90,460 miles
- Test number
- 571261224642
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,406 miles (+4,181)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,406 miles
- Test number
- 331846513107
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass86,225 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 86,225 miles
- Test number
- 113206757464
- AdvisoryFront metal brake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail86,225 miles (+3,698)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,225 miles
- Test number
- 649063896748
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear brake pipes excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront metal brake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass82,527 miles (+2,179)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 82,527 miles
- Test number
- 194204011185
- AdvisoryAll Brake Pads Low
- AdvisoryWipers Smearing
Pass80,348 miles (+3,449)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 80,348 miles
- Test number
- 471448183815
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (corroded all round) (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryWasher jets poor but still clean ok
Pass76,899 miles (+12)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 76,899 miles
- Test number
- 638130213339
- AdvisoryRear exhaust back box bracket corroded , snapped, but box still secure
Fail76,887 miles (+3,535)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,887 miles
- Test number
- 775706250058
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust back box bracket corroded , snapped, but box still secure
Pass73,352 miles (+4,480)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 73,352 miles
- Test number
- 246091575801
- AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass68,872 miles (+4,655)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 68,872 miles
- Test number
- 121079020826
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front washer not hitting screen
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wiper split
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
Pass64,217 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 64,217 miles
- Test number
- 800117869149
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside washer jet outer not hitting screen
- AdvisoryNearside wiper slightly smearing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryEngine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Fail64,216 miles (+5,028)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,216 miles
- Test number
- 309528636110
- FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking high pressure hose (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside washer jet outer not hitting screen
- AdvisoryNearside wiper slightly smearing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryEngine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Pass59,188 miles (+4,592)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 59,188 miles
- Test number
- 555794015184
- AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteExhaust rear section corroded
Pass54,596 miles (+5,338)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 54,596 miles
- Test number
- 685514314179
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteLight perishing of both front lower arm bushes
- NoteN/s/f tyre light cracking,ageing of tread
Pass49,258 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 49,258 miles
- Test number
- 846089293043
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteBoth front wiper blade rubbers split.
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Fail49,258 miles (+8,749)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,258 miles
- Test number
- 408876193093
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteBoth front wiper blade rubbers split.
- NoteOil leak
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass40,509 miles (+8,739)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 40,509 miles
- Test number
- 767106062023
- NoteFront discs measured below spec.advise front discs and pads
- NoteOil top up approx x1 litre
- NoteRear pads low approx 2mm
Pass31,770 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 31,770 miles
- Test number
- 138664271444
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,770 miles (+9,639)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,770 miles
- Test number
- 628933871096
- FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
Pass22,131 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 22,131 miles
- Test number
- 273884560063
- NoteBoth front wipers split,on edges.not smearing and not bad enough to obstruct drivers view of the road
Fail22,131 miles (+8,827)2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,131 miles
- Test number
- 953084160075
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteBoth front wipers split,on edges.not smearing and not bad enough to obstruct drivers view of the road
Pass13,304 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 13,304 miles
- Test number
- 670099079096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail13,304 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 13,304 miles
- Test number
- 990179779035
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Questions about 290 BVA
- What vehicle is registration 290 BVA currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 290 BVA on a red petrol MINI first used on 1 Mar 2007. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 290 BVA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 290 BVA is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 290 BVA?
- The MOT on 290 BVA is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 290 BVA done?
- 290 BVA was recorded at 101,237 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 5,185 miles a year.
- Has 290 BVA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 290 BVA has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on 290 BVA 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 290 BVA find?
- 290 BVA passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.
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