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Yellow · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

K50 BLSMOT history

K50 BLS is a yellow petrol MINI first used on 21 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 76,564 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.

K50 BLS yellow MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2027
Mileage
76,564 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,294 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K50 BLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
21 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K50 BLS was last recorded at 76,564 miles on 27 Oct 2026, 1,610 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,954 miles · 24 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,610 miles
Average per year
3,294 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,564 miles
  • 2025 – 74,954 miles
  • 2024 – 72,954 miles
  • 2023 – 71,715 miles
  • 2022 – 69,630 miles
  • 2021 – 64,051 miles
  • 2020 – 57,970 miles
  • 2019 – 56,528 miles
  • 2018 – 54,378 miles
  • 2017 – 52,048 miles
  • 2016 – 50,517 miles
  • 2015 – 45,250 miles
  • 2014 – 42,957 miles
  • 2013 – 40,150 miles
  • 2012 – 35,413 miles
  • 2011 – 29,423 miles
  • 2010 – 26,046 miles
  • 2009 – 22,498 miles
  • 2008 – 18,014 miles
  • 2007 – 12,317 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,564 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear corosion to suspension components

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 26 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,564 miles (+1,610)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    76,564 miles
    Test number
    293966440791
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear corosion to suspension components

  2. Pass74,954 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    74,954 miles
    Test number
    993929469385
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail74,954 miles (+2,000)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,954 miles
    Test number
    849509826579
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass72,954 miles (+1,239)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    72,954 miles
    Test number
    807459640294
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass71,715 miles (+52)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    71,715 miles
    Test number
    182437148493
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap O ring slightly perished

  6. Fail71,663 miles (+2,033)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,663 miles
    Test number
    428364487600
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn at rear of lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn at rear of lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap O ring slightly perished

  7. Pass69,630 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    69,630 miles
    Test number
    123713087873
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail69,630 miles (+5,579)1 dangerous3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,630 miles
    Test number
    722527471892
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass64,051 miles (+6,081)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    64,051 miles
    Test number
    867376486140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass57,970 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    57,970 miles
    Test number
    217170939214
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail57,970 miles (+1,442)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,970 miles
    Test number
    771334099717
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass56,528 miles (+46)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    56,528 miles
    Test number
    509453884642
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  13. Fail56,482 miles (+2,104)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,482 miles
    Test number
    726934200856
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  14. Pass54,378 miles (+2,330)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    54,378 miles
    Test number
    726518128109
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass52,048 miles (+1,531)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    52,048 miles
    Test number
    440879488631
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryCorrosion starting to form on various parts of vehicle underside

  16. Pass50,517 miles (+2,094)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    50,517 miles
    Test number
    365495237846
    • AdvisoryArea around power steering pump damp
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside and components corroding

  17. Pass48,423 miles (+58)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    48,423 miles
    Test number
    562853220650
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arms. rear of arms, both sides of car (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear pipes greased
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail48,365 miles (+3,115)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,365 miles
    Test number
    764240486915
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken At top. (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arms. rear of arms, both sides of car (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear pipes greased
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass45,250 miles (+2,293)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    45,250 miles
    Test number
    797833905012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,957 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    42,957 miles
    Test number
    139314504057
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Fail42,957 miles (+2,807)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,957 miles
    Test number
    368414704034
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass40,150 miles (+4,737)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    40,150 miles
    Test number
    786957803029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,413 miles (+5,990)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    35,413 miles
    Test number
    148894012012
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perishing on outer edge but no cords exposed

  24. Pass29,423 miles (+3,377)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    29,423 miles
    Test number
    159374211461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,046 miles (+3,548)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    26,046 miles
    Test number
    423641640190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,498 miles (+4,484)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    22,498 miles
    Test number
    410481049186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass18,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    18,014 miles
    Test number
    234694038175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail18,014 miles (+5,697)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,014 miles
    Test number
    641664538179
    • Repaired at testRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Pass12,317 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    12,317 miles
    Test number
    810296517111
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about K50 BLS

Does K50 BLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K50 BLS is valid until 3 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on K50 BLS?
The MOT on K50 BLS is valid until 3 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K50 BLS done?
K50 BLS was recorded at 76,564 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 3,294 miles a year.
Has K50 BLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K50 BLS has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on K50 BLS 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 K50 BLS find?
K50 BLS passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; power steering component has slight seepage from a component; rear corosion to suspension components.

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