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MINI Cooper S

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

K29 BTCMOT history

K29 BTC is a red petrol MINI Cooper S first used on 21 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 93,022 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

K29 BTC red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
93,022 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,225 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K29 BTC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper S
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K29 BTC was last recorded at 93,022 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 5,266 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,756 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,266 miles
Average per year
7,225 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,022 miles
  • 2025 – 87,756 miles
  • 2024 – 80,315 miles
  • 2023 – 71,809 miles
  • 2021 – 57,699 miles
  • 2020 – 54,389 miles
  • 2019 – 46,641 miles
  • 2018 – 38,280 miles
  • 2017 – 30,434 miles
  • 2016 – 22,612 miles
  • 2015 – 14,416 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,022 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,022 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    93,022 miles
    Test number
    940517550321
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
  2. Fail93,022 miles (+5,266)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,022 miles
    Test number
    475221344268
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
  3. Pass87,756 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    87,756 miles
    Test number
    521669709061
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail87,756 miles (+51)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,756 miles
    Test number
    150183840244
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail87,705 miles (+7,390)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,705 miles
    Test number
    580510638974
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  6. Pass80,315 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    80,315 miles
    Test number
    679310460365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. Fail80,315 miles (+8,506)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,315 miles
    Test number
    466576198369
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. Pass71,809 miles (+14,110)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    71,809 miles
    Test number
    931022016664
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  9. Pass57,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    57,699 miles
    Test number
    139404532638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail57,699 miles (+3,310)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,699 miles
    Test number
    861391771041
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass54,389 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    54,389 miles
    Test number
    678278577551
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  12. Fail54,389 miles (+7,748)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,389 miles
    Test number
    203223758006
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  13. Pass46,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    46,641 miles
    Test number
    713044729494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail46,641 miles (+8,361)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,641 miles
    Test number
    780623834706
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  15. Pass38,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    38,280 miles
    Test number
    445719919034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail38,280 miles (+7,846)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,280 miles
    Test number
    144230355658
    • MajorOffside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  17. Pass30,434 miles (+7,822)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    30,434 miles
    Test number
    396780286872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,612 miles (+8,196)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    22,612 miles
    Test number
    966213808377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass14,416 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    14,416 miles
    Test number
    805424078235
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryItems removed from windscreen prior to test

Questions about K29 BTC

Does K29 BTC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K29 BTC is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K29 BTC?
The MOT on K29 BTC is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K29 BTC done?
K29 BTC was recorded at 93,022 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 7,225 miles a year.
Has K29 BTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K29 BTC has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on K29 BTC 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 K29 BTC find?
K29 BTC passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; passenger seat(s) missing at time of test.

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