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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LC02 BCOMOT history

LC02 BCO is a black petrol MINI first used on 23 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 81,932 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

LC02 BCO black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
81,932 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,356 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC02 BCO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
23 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC02 BCO was last recorded at 81,932 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 145 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Sept 2007: 13,225 miles, lower than 13,706 miles on 12 Apr 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
81,787 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
145 miles
Average per year
3,356 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,932 miles
  • 2025 – 81,787 miles
  • 2024 – 81,616 miles
  • 2023 – 81,291 miles
  • 2022 – 81,084 miles
  • 2021 – 80,941 miles
  • 2020 – 80,833 miles
  • 2019 – 80,560 miles
  • 2018 – 79,740 miles
  • 2017 – 78,070 miles
  • 2016 – 76,301 miles
  • 2015 – 74,345 miles
  • 2014 – 66,348 miles
  • 2013 – 53,034 miles
  • 2012 – 40,217 miles
  • 2011 – 32,909 miles
  • 2010 – 30,981 miles
  • 2008 – 24,650 miles
  • 2007 – 13,225 miles
  • 2006 – 13,706 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,932 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,932 miles (+145)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    81,932 miles
    Test number
    640821299205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass81,787 miles (+171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    81,787 miles
    Test number
    386215224153
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  3. Pass81,616 miles (+325)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    81,616 miles
    Test number
    253580726080
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass81,291 miles (+207)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    81,291 miles
    Test number
    151319262318
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass81,084 miles (+143)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    81,084 miles
    Test number
    861419858202
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass80,941 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    80,941 miles
    Test number
    499570322634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail80,939 miles (+106)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,939 miles
    Test number
    435271380515
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass80,833 miles (+273)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    80,833 miles
    Test number
    630182138581
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass80,560 miles (+820)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    80,560 miles
    Test number
    308261637033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,740 miles (+1,670)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    79,740 miles
    Test number
    788182484790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,070 miles (+1,769)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    78,070 miles
    Test number
    971508002473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    76,301 miles
    Test number
    190902776737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail76,301 miles (+1,956)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,301 miles
    Test number
    448554799580
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  14. Fail74,345 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,345 miles
    Test number
    719304555124
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass74,345 miles (+7,997)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    74,345 miles
    Test number
    739254655196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass66,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    66,348 miles
    Test number
    188730424186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail66,348 miles (+13,314)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,348 miles
    Test number
    426089414134
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass53,034 miles (+12,817)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    53,034 miles
    Test number
    547391323100
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake pedal anti slip provision wearing smooth
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  19. Pass40,217 miles (+7,308)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    40,217 miles
    Test number
    766015422104
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteVehicle over heated at the end of the emissions test, advise customer have vehicle checked.

  20. Pass32,909 miles (+1,928)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    32,909 miles
    Test number
    289530031425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,981 miles (+6,331)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    30,981 miles
    Test number
    912997690020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass24,650 miles (+11,425)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    24,650 miles
    Test number
    844655878274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass13,225 miles (-481)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    13,225 miles
    Test number
    522923567270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass13,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    13,706 miles
    Test number
    341972706157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC02 BCO

Does LC02 BCO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC02 BCO is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC02 BCO?
The MOT on LC02 BCO is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC02 BCO done?
LC02 BCO was recorded at 81,932 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 3,356 miles a year.
Has LC02 BCO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC02 BCO has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LC02 BCO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Sept 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LC02 BCO find?
LC02 BCO passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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