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Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

K33 BWUMOT history

K33 BWU is a silver petrol MINI first used on 31 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 16 Aug 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 102,545 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2025.

K33 BWU silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Aug 2026
Mileage
102,545 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,387 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K33 BWU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K33 BWU was last recorded at 102,545 miles on 15 Aug 2025, 5,417 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,128 miles · 13 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
5,417 miles
Average per year
6,387 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,545 miles
  • 2024 – 97,128 miles
  • 2023 – 93,330 miles
  • 2022 – 85,662 miles
  • 2021 – 78,433 miles
  • 2020 – 72,287 miles
  • 2019 – 66,660 miles
  • 2018 – 56,885 miles
  • 2017 – 49,043 miles
  • 2016 – 38,598 miles
  • 2015 – 28,497 miles
  • 2014 – 23,808 miles
  • 2013 – 20,692 miles
  • 2012 – 16,651 miles
  • 2011 – 11,532 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,545 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,545 miles (+5,417)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    102,545 miles
    Test number
    600588841976
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass97,128 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    97,128 miles
    Test number
    634631830763
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail97,128 miles (+3,798)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,128 miles
    Test number
    963116315058
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass93,330 miles (+7,668)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    93,330 miles
    Test number
    822482094456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass85,662 miles1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    85,662 miles
    Test number
    433873719791
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake test could not be performed due to the condition of both rear tyres. serious cords exposed on both rear tyres. dangerous
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake test could not be performed due to the condition of both rear tyres
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail85,662 miles (+7,229)2 dangerous7 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,662 miles
    Test number
    297959773183
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake test could not be performed due to the condition of both rear tyres. serious cords exposed on both rear tyres. dangerous
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake test could not be performed due to the condition of both rear tyres
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass78,433 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    78,433 miles
    Test number
    673188013416
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail78,433 miles (+6,146)2 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,433 miles
    Test number
    743945469485
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass72,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    72,287 miles
    Test number
    711840883008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail72,287 miles (+5,627)1 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,287 miles
    Test number
    312793672596
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass66,660 miles (+9,775)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    66,660 miles
    Test number
    175547293937
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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. Pass56,885 miles (+7,842)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    56,885 miles
    Test number
    852232700881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,043 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    49,043 miles
    Test number
    330833374752
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail49,043 miles (+10,445)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,043 miles
    Test number
    111138977783
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (7.1.2)
    • FailureObligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass38,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    38,598 miles
    Test number
    580138340275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail38,598 miles (+10,101)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,598 miles
    Test number
    119674142700
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass28,497 miles (+4,689)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    28,497 miles
    Test number
    979276605179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,808 miles (+3,116)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    23,808 miles
    Test number
    218552814466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,692 miles (+4,041)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    20,692 miles
    Test number
    405864143197
    • NoteFront tyres wearing smooth on very inner and outer edges

  20. Pass16,651 miles (+5,119)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    16,651 miles
    Test number
    459595922123
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades starting to split on ends

  21. Pass11,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    11,532 miles
    Test number
    508686231148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K33 BWU

Does K33 BWU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K33 BWU expired on 16 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K33 BWU?
The MOT on K33 BWU expired on 16 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K33 BWU done?
K33 BWU was recorded at 102,545 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2025, an average of 6,387 miles a year.
Has K33 BWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K33 BWU has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on K33 BWU 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 K33 BWU find?
K33 BWU passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front coil spring corroded.

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