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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

BC 18MOT history

BC 18 is a silver petrol MINI first used on 28 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 75,835 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

BC 18 silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
75,835 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,805 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
BC 18
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

BC 18 was last recorded at 75,835 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,835 miles · 13 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,805 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,835 miles
  • 2025 – 73,169 miles
  • 2024 – 66,566 miles
  • 2023 – 66,451 miles
  • 2022 – 47,434 miles
  • 2020 – 39,105 miles
  • 2019 – 34,005 miles
  • 2018 – 24,164 miles
  • 2017 – 20,404 miles
  • 2016 – 18,716 miles
  • 2015 – 14,991 miles
  • 2014 – 12,050 miles
  • 2013 – 10,673 miles
  • 2012 – 10,401 miles
  • 2011 – 9,757 miles
  • 2010 – 6,936 miles
  • 2009 – 6,271 miles
  • 2008 – 5,484 miles
  • 2007 – 3,817 miles
  • 2006 – 2,778 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,835 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2026

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    75,835 miles
    Test number
    645305131695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail75,835 miles (+7)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,835 miles
    Test number
    129420897204
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low reflector insecure (4.1.2 (a))
  3. Fail75,828 miles (+2,659)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,828 miles
    Test number
    158978669128
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Advisory3 runflat tyres fitted. osr is non a runflat tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  4. Pass73,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    73,169 miles
    Test number
    173549722464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail73,169 miles (+6,603)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,169 miles
    Test number
    775724717683
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass66,566 miles (+115)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    66,566 miles
    Test number
    564103312065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Fail66,451 miles (+8,895)1 dangerous1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,451 miles
    Test number
    837294410219
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  8. Pass57,556 miles (+10,122)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    57,556 miles
    Test number
    613738232524
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass47,434 miles (+8,329)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    47,434 miles
    Test number
    270298051444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass39,105 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    39,105 miles
    Test number
    468244910910
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Both washer jets partially blocked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPAS slightly heavier in feel than normal, system may require service or repair
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCreaking/groaning heard from steering column area, no free play detected at time of test
  11. Fail39,105 miles (+5,100)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,105 miles
    Test number
    995022442423
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Both washer jets partially blocked
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPAS slightly heavier in feel than normal, system may require service or repair
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCreaking/groaning heard from steering column area, no free play detected at time of test
  12. Pass34,005 miles (+9,841)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    34,005 miles
    Test number
    217977590467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,164 miles (+3,760)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    24,164 miles
    Test number
    359428293348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass20,404 miles (+1,688)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    20,404 miles
    Test number
    386702737441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,716 miles (+3,725)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    18,716 miles
    Test number
    918761672739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass14,991 miles (+2,941)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    14,991 miles
    Test number
    802425239618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass12,050 miles (+1,377)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    12,050 miles
    Test number
    529695244389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass10,673 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    10,673 miles
    Test number
    295463153327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail10,640 miles (+239)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,640 miles
    Test number
    927216843301
    • FailureNearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  20. Pass10,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    10,401 miles
    Test number
    467612432384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail10,401 miles (+644)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,401 miles
    Test number
    535712332351
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  22. Pass9,757 miles (+2,821)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    9,757 miles
    Test number
    836230841388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass6,936 miles (+665)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    6,936 miles
    Test number
    153970970171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass6,271 miles (+787)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    6,271 miles
    Test number
    432492769109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass5,484 miles (+1,667)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    5,484 miles
    Test number
    484850148457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass3,817 miles (+1,039)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    3,817 miles
    Test number
    784515247317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass2,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    2,778 miles
    Test number
    441559936448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about BC 18

What vehicle is registration BC 18 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show BC 18 on a silver petrol MINI first used on 28 Nov 2003. 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 BC 18 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on BC 18 is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on BC 18?
The MOT on BC 18 is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has BC 18 done?
BC 18 was recorded at 75,835 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 3,805 miles a year.
Has BC 18 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. BC 18 has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on BC 18 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 BC 18 find?
BC 18 passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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