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Yellow · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

L18 BVDMOT history

L18 BVD is a yellow petrol MINI first used on 3 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 95,504 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Sept 2023.

L18 BVD yellow MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Oct 2024
Mileage
95,504 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,240 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 BVD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 BVD was last recorded at 95,504 miles on 29 Sept 2023, 4,472 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,032 miles · 6 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
4,472 miles
Average per year
5,240 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 95,504 miles
  • 2022 – 91,032 miles
  • 2021 – 87,628 miles
  • 2020 – 85,012 miles
  • 2019 – 82,834 miles
  • 2018 – 78,333 miles
  • 2017 – 75,084 miles
  • 2016 – 70,807 miles
  • 2015 – 65,412 miles
  • 2014 – 56,261 miles
  • 2013 – 43,327 miles
  • 2012 – 31,625 miles
  • 2011 – 19,642 miles
  • 2010 – 8,667 miles
  • 2009 – 7,337 miles
  • 2008 – 6,499 miles
  • 2007 – 5,532 miles
  • 2006 – 4,197 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,504 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Exhaust rear silencer begining to corrode

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Light misting of oil on power steering metal pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,504 miles (+4,472)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    95,504 miles
    Test number
    179230542786
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass91,032 miles (+3,404)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    91,032 miles
    Test number
    881546222660
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  3. Pass87,628 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    87,628 miles
    Test number
    112812399680
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail87,627 miles (+2,615)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,627 miles
    Test number
    902621405700
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass85,012 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    85,012 miles
    Test number
    675353024425
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre splitting between tread
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower wishbones corroded

  6. Fail85,012 miles (+2,178)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,012 miles
    Test number
    330297050968
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre splitting between tread
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower wishbones corroded

  7. Pass82,834 miles (+4,501)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    82,834 miles
    Test number
    743457104054
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass78,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    78,333 miles
    Test number
    350313989728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail78,333 miles (+3,249)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,333 miles
    Test number
    378529479345
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Pass75,084 miles (+4,277)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    75,084 miles
    Test number
    229277122547
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded but not blowing

  11. Pass70,807 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    70,807 miles
    Test number
    523612696411
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer begining to corrode
    • AdvisoryLight misting of oil on power steering metal pipes

  12. Fail70,802 miles (+5,390)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,802 miles
    Test number
    555557586661
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer begining to corrode
    • AdvisoryLight misting of oil on power steering metal pipes

  13. Pass65,412 miles (+9,151)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    65,412 miles
    Test number
    878587495056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,261 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    56,261 miles
    Test number
    506237974096
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine oil low

  15. Fail56,261 miles (+12,934)4 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,261 miles
    Test number
    689667774035
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine oil low

  16. Pass43,327 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    43,327 miles
    Test number
    115369373008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail43,225 miles (+11,600)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,225 miles
    Test number
    178254973064
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass31,625 miles (+11,983)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    31,625 miles
    Test number
    935371362014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,642 miles (+10,975)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    19,642 miles
    Test number
    465914061042
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass8,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    8,667 miles
    Test number
    120652770468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail8,667 miles (+1,330)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,667 miles
    Test number
    383292870082
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass7,337 miles (+838)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    7,337 miles
    Test number
    524948479064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass6,499 miles (+967)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    6,499 miles
    Test number
    213340378061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass5,532 miles (+1,335)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    5,532 miles
    Test number
    911149777031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass4,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    4,197 miles
    Test number
    751125826153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 BVD

Does L18 BVD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L18 BVD expired on 6 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L18 BVD?
The MOT on L18 BVD expired on 6 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L18 BVD done?
L18 BVD was recorded at 95,504 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2023, an average of 5,240 miles a year.
Has L18 BVD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 BVD has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on L18 BVD 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 L18 BVD find?
L18 BVD passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/r; nearside rear nail in tyre, and 1 more.

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