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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.

70 BEA black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass112,140 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. Pass104,386 miles (+5,326)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    104,386 miles
    Test number
    342488430103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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)
  9. 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)
  10. 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)
  11. 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)
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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)
  19. 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)
  20. 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)
  21. 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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