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Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

F3 BMJMOT history

F3 BMJ is a red petrol MINI first used on 17 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 54,796 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

F3 BMJ red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Apr 2027
Mileage
54,796 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,948 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F3 BMJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
17 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F3 BMJ was last recorded at 54,796 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 1,492 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,304 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,492 miles
Average per year
1,948 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,796 miles
  • 2025 – 53,304 miles
  • 2024 – 51,961 miles
  • 2023 – 50,766 miles
  • 2022 – 49,896 miles
  • 2021 – 48,972 miles
  • 2020 – 47,598 miles
  • 2019 – 45,747 miles
  • 2018 – 43,608 miles
  • 2017 – 41,147 miles
  • 2016 – 39,117 miles
  • 2015 – 37,217 miles
  • 2014 – 35,173 miles
  • 2013 – 32,954 miles
  • 2011 – 29,304 miles
  • 2010 – 26,597 miles
  • 2009 – 22,317 miles
  • 2008 – 19,602 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,796 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,796 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    54,796 miles
    Test number
    899709228905
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail54,795 miles (+1,491)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,795 miles
    Test number
    858939130990
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass53,304 miles (+1,343)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    53,304 miles
    Test number
    431035523275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass51,961 miles (+1,195)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    51,961 miles
    Test number
    396144562996
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass50,766 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    50,766 miles
    Test number
    129959438600
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail50,764 miles (+868)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,764 miles
    Test number
    353865197126
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass49,896 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    49,896 miles
    Test number
    275398014007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail49,888 miles (+916)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,888 miles
    Test number
    856855713549
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass48,972 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    48,972 miles
    Test number
    524175297440
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail48,972 miles (+1,374)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,972 miles
    Test number
    312505951245
    • MajorCentral Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass47,598 miles (+1,851)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    47,598 miles
    Test number
    875036232475
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass45,747 miles (+2,139)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    45,747 miles
    Test number
    656396899935
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass43,608 miles (+2,461)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    43,608 miles
    Test number
    959408803129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,147 miles (+2,030)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    41,147 miles
    Test number
    771026846195
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box badly corroded (7.1.2)

  15. Pass39,117 miles (+1,900)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    39,117 miles
    Test number
    253101919504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,217 miles (+2,044)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    37,217 miles
    Test number
    488085205147
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass35,173 miles (+2,219)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    35,173 miles
    Test number
    135434414162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,954 miles (+3,650)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    32,954 miles
    Test number
    396196713193
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront wipers split but clearing

  19. Pass29,304 miles (+2,707)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    29,304 miles
    Test number
    487517791276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,597 miles (+4,280)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    26,597 miles
    Test number
    582941000311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,317 miles (+2,715)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    22,317 miles
    Test number
    371468869068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    19,602 miles
    Test number
    370509178015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F3 BMJ

Does F3 BMJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F3 BMJ is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on F3 BMJ?
The MOT on F3 BMJ is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F3 BMJ done?
F3 BMJ was recorded at 54,796 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 1,948 miles a year.
Has F3 BMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F3 BMJ has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on F3 BMJ 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 BMJ find?
F3 BMJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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