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White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc

BVL 204MOT history

BVL 204 is a white diesel MINI first used on 3 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 167,392 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

BVL 204 white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Mar 2027
Mileage
167,392 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
13,178 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
BVL 204
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
3 May 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

BVL 204 was last recorded at 167,392 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 5,331 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,061 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,331 miles
Average per year
13,178 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,392 miles
  • 2025 – 162,061 miles
  • 2024 – 156,783 miles
  • 2023 – 151,768 miles
  • 2022 – 147,125 miles
  • 2021 – 136,407 miles
  • 2020 – 123,888 miles
  • 2018 – 92,999 miles
  • 2017 – 67,421 miles
  • 2016 – 42,357 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,392 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 22 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    167,392 miles
    Test number
    360842687624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail167,392 miles (+5,331)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,392 miles
    Test number
    873189762731
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass162,061 miles (+5,278)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    162,061 miles
    Test number
    838704540764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass156,783 miles (+5,015)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    156,783 miles
    Test number
    295535465479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass151,768 miles (+4,643)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    151,768 miles
    Test number
    789421128646
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass147,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    147,125 miles
    Test number
    513371991931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail147,125 miles (+28)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,125 miles
    Test number
    854670098492
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  8. Fail147,097 miles (+10,690)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,097 miles
    Test number
    274340576600
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass136,407 miles (+4)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    136,407 miles
    Test number
    331535613646
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail136,403 miles (+12,515)1 dangerous2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,403 miles
    Test number
    617966216763
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front side light unit insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass123,888 miles (+30,889)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    123,888 miles
    Test number
    481852279965
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  12. Pass92,999 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    92,999 miles
    Test number
    103887777040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail92,997 miles (+25,576)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,997 miles
    Test number
    706797636562
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
  14. Pass67,421 miles (+25,064)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    67,421 miles
    Test number
    918371285855
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting bto delaminate recommend replace (6.3.1d)
  15. Pass42,357 miles (+8,527)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    42,357 miles
    Test number
    179200412778
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  16. Pass33,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    33,830 miles
    Test number
    260827687626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about BVL 204

What vehicle is registration BVL 204 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show BVL 204 on a white diesel MINI first used on 3 May 2013. 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 BVL 204 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on BVL 204 is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on BVL 204?
The MOT on BVL 204 is valid until 21 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has BVL 204 done?
BVL 204 was recorded at 167,392 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 13,178 miles a year.
Has BVL 204 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. BVL 204 has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on BVL 204 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 BVL 204 find?
BVL 204 passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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