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Orange · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

485 BNXMOT history

485 BNX is an orange petrol MINI first used on 12 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 129,273 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2025.

485 BNX orange MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
129,273 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,282 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
485 BNX
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MINI
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
12 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

485 BNX was last recorded at 129,273 miles on 9 Oct 2025, 5,234 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,039 miles · 30 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,234 miles
Average per year
5,282 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,273 miles
  • 2024 – 124,039 miles
  • 2023 – 119,063 miles
  • 2021 – 114,080 miles
  • 2019 – 112,763 miles
  • 2018 – 109,559 miles
  • 2017 – 107,341 miles
  • 2016 – 104,854 miles
  • 2015 – 101,426 miles
  • 2014 – 96,064 miles
  • 2013 – 89,716 miles
  • 2012 – 84,862 miles
  • 2011 – 80,184 miles
  • 2010 – 68,350 miles
  • 2009 – 56,750 miles
  • 2008 – 47,959 miles
  • 2007 – 34,527 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,273 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,273 miles (+5,234)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    129,273 miles
    Test number
    729582779503
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass124,039 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    124,039 miles
    Test number
    293287232587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail124,037 miles (+4,974)5 dangerous8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,037 miles
    Test number
    183029025237
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe corroded all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe corroded all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass119,063 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    119,063 miles
    Test number
    917531361390
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail119,063 miles (+4,983)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,063 miles
    Test number
    898546552945
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass114,080 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    114,080 miles
    Test number
    115042243439
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail114,080 miles (+1,317)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,080 miles
    Test number
    982352289684
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass112,763 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    112,763 miles
    Test number
    757446801422
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Fail112,763 miles (+3,204)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,763 miles
    Test number
    322187735703
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) nearside track rod (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  10. Pass109,559 miles (+2,218)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    109,559 miles
    Test number
    412421094582
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass107,341 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    107,341 miles
    Test number
    235278131316
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail107,338 miles (+2,484)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,338 miles
    Test number
    175071937998
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass104,854 miles (+3,428)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    104,854 miles
    Test number
    208199129043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass101,426 miles (+5,362)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    101,426 miles
    Test number
    552526676303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass96,064 miles (+6,348)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    96,064 miles
    Test number
    928297574270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass89,716 miles (+4,854)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    89,716 miles
    Test number
    325508773422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass84,862 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    84,862 miles
    Test number
    476598592232
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail84,862 miles (+4,678)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,862 miles
    Test number
    729506492293
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass80,184 miles (+11,834)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    80,184 miles
    Test number
    597225791292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass68,350 miles (+11,600)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    68,350 miles
    Test number
    960193790279
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteO/S/R Brake Disc has corrosion on the inner face
    • NoteO/S/R Tyre void of tread on inner edge

  21. Pass56,750 miles (+8,791)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    56,750 miles
    Test number
    752062199203
    • NoteAdvisory both front wiper blades torn
    • NoteAdvisory o/s/r exhaust silencer outer casing breaking up

  22. Pass47,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    47,959 miles
    Test number
    811683308341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail47,959 miles (+13,432)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,959 miles
    Test number
    100032008381
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass34,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    34,527 miles
    Test number
    494126607353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail34,527 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,527 miles
    Test number
    320075307373
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUneven tyre wear on o/s/r tyre

Questions about 485 BNX

What vehicle is registration 485 BNX currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 485 BNX on an orange petrol MINI first used on 12 Nov 2004. 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 485 BNX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 485 BNX is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on 485 BNX?
The MOT on 485 BNX is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 485 BNX done?
485 BNX was recorded at 129,273 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2025, an average of 5,282 miles a year.
Has 485 BNX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 485 BNX has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on 485 BNX 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 485 BNX find?
485 BNX passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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