
MINI
Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc
70 BEAMOT history
70 BEA is a black petrol MINI first used on 28 Jun 2006. Its MOT expired on 29 Dec 2022 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 112,140 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2021.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Dec 2022
- Mileage
- 112,140 mi
- At MOT on 17 Dec 2021
- MOT tests
- 21
- 13 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,435 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 70 BEA
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 28 Jun 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Dec 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Dec 2021 (Pass)
Mileage history
70 BEA was last recorded at 112,140 miles on 17 Dec 2021.
Mileage went down between tests
- 17 Dec 2021: 112,140 miles, lower than 112,146 miles on 15 Dec 2021.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 112,146 miles · 15 Dec 2021
- Average per year
- 6,435 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 112,140 miles
- 2020 – 109,358 miles
- 2019 – 104,386 miles
- 2018 – 99,060 miles
- 2017 – 93,678 miles
- 2016 – 87,739 miles
- 2015 – 80,629 miles
- 2014 – 72,279 miles
- 2013 – 63,685 miles
- 2012 – 55,538 miles
- 2011 – 46,656 miles
- 2010 – 39,751 miles
- 2009 – 31,610 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing unevenly developing flat spotsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
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.
Brake pipe slightly corroded under car (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Front Coil spring corroded Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
21 tests since 12 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass112,140 miles (-6)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 112,140 miles
- Test number
- 816120628697
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing unevenly developing flat spots
Fail112,146 miles (+2,788)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,146 miles
- Test number
- 735759051491
- MajorBody panel corroded and likely to cause injury tailgate (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer, BET limits not met (8.2.1.1 (b))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing unevenly developing flat spots
Pass109,358 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 109,358 miles
- Test number
- 193763075447
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing unevenly
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
Fail109,358 miles (+4,972)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,358 miles
- Test number
- 652634658362
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing unevenly
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
Pass104,386 miles (+5,326)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 104,386 miles
- Test number
- 342488430103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,060 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 99,060 miles
- Test number
- 680007741407
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- 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))
Fail99,058 miles (+5,380)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,058 miles
- Test number
- 827181079775
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded By Fuel Tank (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- 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))
Pass93,678 miles (+5,939)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 93,678 miles
- Test number
- 979669967648
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded under car (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
Pass87,739 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 87,739 miles
- Test number
- 404486174307
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded under car (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail87,734 miles (+7,105)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,734 miles
- Test number
- 989378725327
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded under car (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass80,629 miles (+8,350)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 80,629 miles
- Test number
- 439531885116
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail72,279 miles1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,279 miles
- Test number
- 285097174177
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteBoth rear tyres have distortion on inner edges
- NoteO/s/rear exhaust box outer skin coroded
- NoteSlight corosion on front brake discs on edges
Pass72,279 miles (+8,594)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 72,279 miles
- Test number
- 365097474124
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteBoth rear tyres have distortion on inner edges
- NoteO/s/rear exhaust box outer skin coroded
- NoteSlight corosion on front brake discs on edges
Pass63,685 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 63,685 miles
- Test number
- 728627773182
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail63,683 miles (+8,145)1 dangerous2 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,683 miles
- Test number
- 115377173131
- DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass55,538 miles (+9)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 55,538 miles
- Test number
- 249474572404
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail55,529 miles (+8,873)5 failures1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,529 miles
- Test number
- 579783672174
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteEngine management light on dash
Pass46,656 miles (+6,905)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 46,656 miles
- Test number
- 387710461179
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass39,751 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 39,751 miles
- Test number
- 352046770129
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail39,751 miles (+8,141)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,751 miles
- Test number
- 532406570132
- Repaired at testPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass31,610 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 31,610 miles
- Test number
- 910353069183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 70 BEA
- What vehicle is registration 70 BEA currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 70 BEA on a black petrol MINI first used on 28 Jun 2006. 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 70 BEA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on 70 BEA expired on 29 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on 70 BEA?
- The MOT on 70 BEA expired on 29 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has 70 BEA done?
- 70 BEA was recorded at 112,140 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2021, an average of 6,435 miles a year.
- Has 70 BEA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 70 BEA has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2021.
- Has the mileage on 70 BEA ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Dec 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on 70 BEA find?
- 70 BEA passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2021 with 5 advisories: coil spring corroded all four; nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.
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