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White · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

L16 BXXMOT history

L16 BXX is a white petrol MINI first used on 1 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 120,411 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2026.

L16 BXX white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
120,411 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,070 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 BXX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 BXX was last recorded at 120,411 miles on 19 Sept 2026, 3,111 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,300 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,111 miles
Average per year
5,070 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,411 miles
  • 2025 – 117,300 miles
  • 2024 – 114,570 miles
  • 2023 – 110,673 miles
  • 2022 – 105,764 miles
  • 2021 – 100,446 miles
  • 2020 – 91,648 miles
  • 2019 – 85,528 miles
  • 2018 – 83,922 miles
  • 2017 – 82,492 miles
  • 2016 – 80,234 miles
  • 2015 – 77,688 miles
  • 2014 – 68,929 miles
  • 2013 – 56,742 miles
  • 2012 – 48,831 miles
  • 2011 – 40,462 miles
  • 2010 – 34,982 miles
  • 2009 – 31,745 miles
  • 2008 – 28,652 miles
  • 2007 – 21,633 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,411 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion under body and partsRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFactory fitted covers under body restricting full inspection of vehicle

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Covers under body restricting full inspection of vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,411 miles (+3,111)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    120,411 miles
    Test number
    828721902885
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under body and parts
    • AdvisoryFactory fitted covers under body restricting full inspection of vehicle

  2. Pass117,300 miles (+2,730)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    117,300 miles
    Test number
    557716230112
    • AdvisoryCovers on under body & parts & rusty

  3. Pass114,570 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    114,570 miles
    Test number
    835407294130
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under body and parts
    • AdvisoryCovers under body restricting full inspection of vehicle

  4. Fail114,565 miles (+3,892)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,565 miles
    Test number
    852290022006
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under body and parts
    • AdvisoryCovers under body restricting full inspection of vehicle

  5. Pass110,673 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    110,673 miles
    Test number
    322569581665
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under body and parts

  6. Fail110,669 miles (+4,905)1 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,669 miles
    Test number
    423566503561
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under body and parts

  7. Pass105,764 miles (+5,318)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    105,764 miles
    Test number
    504651006955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass100,446 miles (+225)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    100,446 miles
    Test number
    335419210695
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail100,221 miles (+8,573)10 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,221 miles
    Test number
    725979638035
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass91,648 miles (+2,146)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    91,648 miles
    Test number
    926081438261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass89,502 miles (+3,974)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    89,502 miles
    Test number
    283315317238
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass85,528 miles (+1,606)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    85,528 miles
    Test number
    536054668357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,922 miles (+1,430)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    83,922 miles
    Test number
    798180652082
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all original (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass82,492 miles (+2,258)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    82,492 miles
    Test number
    714911123346
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass80,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    80,234 miles
    Test number
    944122120852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail80,234 miles (+2,546)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,234 miles
    Test number
    365205052208
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  17. Pass77,688 miles (+8,759)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    77,688 miles
    Test number
    839563295093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass68,929 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    68,929 miles
    Test number
    207176284023
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front brake pipes to flexi hoses corroded
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes to flexi hoses corroded
    • NoteExhaust rear silencer outer casing deteriorated
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipe rusty
    • NoteOffside front cut on sidewall

  19. Fail68,929 miles (+12,187)2 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,929 miles
    Test number
    736135484043
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front brake pipes to flexi hoses corroded
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes to flexi hoses corroded
    • NoteExhaust rear silencer outer casing deteriorated
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipe rusty
    • NoteOffside front cut on sidewall

  20. Pass56,742 miles (+7,911)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    56,742 miles
    Test number
    509344983027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll brake pipes to flex hoses slightly corroded

  21. Pass48,831 miles (+8,369)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    48,831 miles
    Test number
    197666882009
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  22. Pass40,462 miles (+5,480)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    40,462 miles
    Test number
    108730281471
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteCorrosion on nearside brake disc

  23. Pass34,982 miles (+3,237)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    34,982 miles
    Test number
    804421170061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,745 miles (+3,093)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    31,745 miles
    Test number
    612537379012
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass28,652 miles (+7,019)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    28,652 miles
    Test number
    942555588067
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass21,633 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    21,633 miles
    Test number
    174416187492
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L16 BXX

Does L16 BXX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 BXX is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 BXX?
The MOT on L16 BXX is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 BXX done?
L16 BXX was recorded at 120,411 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2026, an average of 5,070 miles a year.
Has L16 BXX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 BXX has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on L16 BXX 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 L16 BXX find?
L16 BXX passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; corrosion under body and parts; factory fitted covers under body restricting full inspection of vehicle.

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