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MINI Cooper S

White · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

F3 BHXMOT history

F3 BHX is a white petrol MINI Cooper S first used on 29 Mar 2006. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 130,914 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 20 Oct 2026
Mileage
130,914 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,523 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F3 BHX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper S
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

F3 BHX was last recorded at 130,914 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 9,024 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
121,890 miles · 16 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
9,024 miles
Average per year
6,523 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,914 miles
  • 2024 – 121,890 miles
  • 2023 – 115,029 miles
  • 2022 – 114,593 miles
  • 2021 – 112,416 miles
  • 2020 – 111,081 miles
  • 2019 – 105,796 miles
  • 2018 – 97,847 miles
  • 2017 – 89,943 miles
  • 2016 – 81,457 miles
  • 2015 – 73,584 miles
  • 2014 – 64,664 miles
  • 2013 – 60,812 miles
  • 2012 – 53,083 miles
  • 2011 – 38,437 miles
  • 2010 – 30,433 miles
  • 2009 – 22,824 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,914 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019

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 has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,914 miles (+9,024)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    130,914 miles
    Test number
    817587767013
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass121,890 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    121,890 miles
    Test number
    339543161795
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield loose

  3. Fail121,890 miles (+6,861)3 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,890 miles
    Test number
    832669721679
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield loose

  4. Pass115,029 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    115,029 miles
    Test number
    878552211203
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail115,029 miles (+436)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,029 miles
    Test number
    166615435418
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass114,593 miles (+2,177)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    114,593 miles
    Test number
    975363604865
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass112,416 miles (+1,335)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    112,416 miles
    Test number
    717299541797
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass111,081 miles (+5,285)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    111,081 miles
    Test number
    879410285185
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass105,796 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    105,796 miles
    Test number
    600184829963
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail105,796 miles (+7,949)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,796 miles
    Test number
    438348632456
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass97,847 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    97,847 miles
    Test number
    768126538330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail97,847 miles (+7,904)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,847 miles
    Test number
    931770627882
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass89,943 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    89,943 miles
    Test number
    130296842447
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorating

  14. Fail89,943 miles (+8,486)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,943 miles
    Test number
    925775847707
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorating

  15. Pass81,457 miles (+7,873)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    81,457 miles
    Test number
    754776816757
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass73,584 miles (+8,920)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    73,584 miles
    Test number
    746185885095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  17. Pass64,664 miles (+3,852)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    64,664 miles
    Test number
    497068884060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly corroded

  18. Pass60,812 miles (+7,729)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    60,812 miles
    Test number
    175269993447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass53,083 miles (+14,646)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    53,083 miles
    Test number
    265347362079
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass38,437 miles (+8,004)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    38,437 miles
    Test number
    787730491091
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake fluid level below maximum
    • NoteEngine oil level low
    • NoteMisting of oil around power steering hoses

  21. Pass30,433 miles (+7,609)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    30,433 miles
    Test number
    593229980085
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteRear number plate starting to deteriate

  22. Pass22,824 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    22,824 miles
    Test number
    264536389042
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Questions about F3 BHX

Does F3 BHX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on F3 BHX expired on 20 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on F3 BHX?
The MOT on F3 BHX expired on 20 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has F3 BHX done?
F3 BHX was recorded at 130,914 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 6,523 miles a year.
Has F3 BHX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F3 BHX has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on F3 BHX 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 F3 BHX find?
F3 BHX passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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