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Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

L70 BAJMOT history

L70 BAJ is a blue petrol MINI first used on 20 Apr 2006. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 79,402 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

L70 BAJ blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
79,402 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,427 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 BAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
20 Apr 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 BAJ was last recorded at 79,402 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 339 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,063 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
339 miles
Average per year
3,427 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,402 miles
  • 2025 – 79,063 miles
  • 2024 – 78,679 miles
  • 2023 – 78,348 miles
  • 2022 – 77,763 miles
  • 2021 – 76,767 miles
  • 2019 – 70,105 miles
  • 2018 – 63,803 miles
  • 2017 – 57,155 miles
  • 2016 – 50,948 miles
  • 2015 – 49,948 miles
  • 2014 – 48,669 miles
  • 2013 – 47,317 miles
  • 2012 – 45,188 miles
  • 2011 – 39,701 miles
  • 2010 – 31,396 miles
  • 2009 – 21,500 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,402 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,402 miles (+339)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    79,402 miles
    Test number
    127394189925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass79,063 miles (+384)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    79,063 miles
    Test number
    129259231493
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass78,679 miles (+331)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    78,679 miles
    Test number
    673461824689
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass78,348 miles (+585)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    78,348 miles
    Test number
    836444694633
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass77,763 miles (+996)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    77,763 miles
    Test number
    169298838741
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass76,767 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    76,767 miles
    Test number
    862598878241
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Fail76,766 miles (+6,661)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,766 miles
    Test number
    669864184640
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass70,105 miles (+6,302)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    70,105 miles
    Test number
    123745173735
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass63,803 miles (+6,648)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    63,803 miles
    Test number
    551771411655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,155 miles (+6,207)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    57,155 miles
    Test number
    662972137322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,948 miles (+1,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    50,948 miles
    Test number
    434794048856
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass49,948 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    49,948 miles
    Test number
    138173115000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail49,940 miles (+1,271)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,940 miles
    Test number
    188682715402
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass48,669 miles (+1,352)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    48,669 miles
    Test number
    746774914001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust outer skin corroded
  15. Pass47,317 miles (+2,129)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    47,317 miles
    Test number
    557759903051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,188 miles (+5,487)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    45,188 miles
    Test number
    108186812061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    39,701 miles
    Test number
    548471601192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail39,701 miles (+8,305)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,701 miles
    Test number
    808111801170
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  19. Pass31,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    31,396 miles
    Test number
    931892560140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail31,396 miles (+9,896)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,396 miles
    Test number
    582472460134
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  21. Fail21,500 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,500 miles
    Test number
    230982529138
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  22. Pass21,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    21,500 miles
    Test number
    383342329164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L70 BAJ

Does L70 BAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 BAJ is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 BAJ?
The MOT on L70 BAJ is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 BAJ done?
L70 BAJ was recorded at 79,402 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 3,427 miles a year.
Has L70 BAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 BAJ has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on L70 BAJ 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 L70 BAJ find?
L70 BAJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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