MINI
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc
L99 BCWMOT history
L99 BCW is a black petrol MINI first used on 1 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 114,253 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 114,253 mi
- At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,395 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L99 BCW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 1 May 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L99 BCW was last recorded at 114,253 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 4,921 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 109,332 miles · 15 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,921 miles
- Average per year
- 5,395 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 114,253 miles
- 2024 – 109,332 miles
- 2023 – 102,347 miles
- 2022 – 93,645 miles
- 2021 – 90,142 miles
- 2020 – 88,588 miles
- 2019 – 86,922 miles
- 2018 – 84,222 miles
- 2017 – 81,809 miles
- 2016 – 79,957 miles
- 2015 – 77,922 miles
- 2014 – 75,586 miles
- 2013 – 64,440 miles
- 2012 – 56,962 miles
- 2011 – 46,640 miles
- 2010 – 38,750 miles
- 2009 – 27,461 miles
- 2008 – 19,714 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass114,253 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
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.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe, shocks and springs corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
TPMS light on
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
24 tests since 21 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass114,253 miles (+4,921)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 114,253 miles
- Test number
- 894658010973
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass109,332 miles (+6,985)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 109,332 miles
- Test number
- 567646251091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,347 miles (+8,702)13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 102,347 miles
- Test number
- 903495335115
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle and components has corrosion around
Pass93,645 miles (+3)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 93,645 miles
- Test number
- 671179291531
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe, shocks and springs corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryTPMS light on
Fail93,642 miles (+3,500)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,642 miles
- Test number
- 342336226166
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe, shocks and springs corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryTPMS light on
Pass90,142 miles (+1,554)13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 90,142 miles
- Test number
- 548448398676
- AdvisoryCentral Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass88,588 miles (+1,666)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 88,588 miles
- Test number
- 861514902721
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass86,922 miles (+2,700)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 86,922 miles
- Test number
- 401547144521
- AdvisoryFront tyres edges wearing
Pass84,222 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 84,222 miles
- Test number
- 889768801526
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,212 miles (+2,403)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,212 miles
- Test number
- 532949365079
- MajorBrake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear brake pads are low
Pass81,809 miles (+1,852)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 81,809 miles
- Test number
- 398962186343
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box heavily corroded
Pass79,957 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 79,957 miles
- Test number
- 647593657952
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box coroded
Fail79,957 miles (+2,035)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,957 miles
- Test number
- 367831889348
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box coroded
Pass77,922 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 77,922 miles
- Test number
- 473363769130
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box/silencer (7.1.2)
Fail77,922 miles (+2,336)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,922 miles
- Test number
- 561746985366
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box/silencer (7.1.2)
Pass75,586 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 75,586 miles
- Test number
- 198727674289
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)
Fail75,586 miles (+11,146)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,586 miles
- Test number
- 599587674279
- Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)
Pass64,440 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 64,440 miles
- Test number
- 958001193282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,436 miles (+7,474)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,436 miles
- Test number
- 559615183249
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass56,962 miles (+10,322)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 56,962 miles
- Test number
- 286565682259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,640 miles (+7,890)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 46,640 miles
- Test number
- 579478991252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,750 miles (+11,289)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2011
- Odometer
- 38,750 miles
- Test number
- 192977510131
- NoteNearside front tyre wearing low.
- NoteRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and starting to flake off
Pass27,461 miles (+7,747)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2010
- Odometer
- 27,461 miles
- Test number
- 601647899064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,714 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2009
- Odometer
- 19,714 miles
- Test number
- 601762718167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L99 BCW
- Does L99 BCW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L99 BCW is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L99 BCW?
- The MOT on L99 BCW is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L99 BCW done?
- L99 BCW was recorded at 114,253 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 5,395 miles a year.
- Has L99 BCW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L99 BCW has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on L99 BCW 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 L99 BCW find?
- L99 BCW passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear, and 3 more.
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