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Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LL04 BVUMOT history

LL04 BVU is a red petrol MINI first used on 4 Aug 2004. Its MOT expired on 29 Aug 2024 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 98,202 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2023.

LL04 BVU red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Aug 2024
Mileage
98,202 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2023
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,216 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 BVU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
4 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 BVU was last recorded at 98,202 miles on 18 Aug 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,200 miles · 15 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,216 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 98,202 miles
  • 2022 – 94,459 miles
  • 2021 – 88,238 miles
  • 2020 – 81,527 miles
  • 2019 – 75,957 miles
  • 2018 – 62,030 miles
  • 2017 – 54,627 miles
  • 2016 – 46,836 miles
  • 2015 – 42,160 miles
  • 2014 – 38,984 miles
  • 2013 – 34,443 miles
  • 2012 – 30,459 miles
  • 2011 – 27,795 miles
  • 2010 – 23,089 miles
  • 2009 – 20,524 miles
  • 2008 – 17,594 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,202 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 4 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,202 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    98,202 miles
    Test number
    822703269111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail98,200 miles (+3,741)2 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,200 miles
    Test number
    826484113331
    • DangerousFront Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass94,459 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    94,459 miles
    Test number
    688769340890
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  4. Fail94,459 miles (+6,221)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,459 miles
    Test number
    106489315353
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  5. Pass88,238 miles (+6,711)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    88,238 miles
    Test number
    455711726080
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass81,527 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    81,527 miles
    Test number
    287442249970
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail81,527 miles (+5,570)3 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,527 miles
    Test number
    600506541979
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass75,957 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    75,957 miles
    Test number
    153826790993
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail75,957 miles (+13,927)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,957 miles
    Test number
    373736128415
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass62,030 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    62,030 miles
    Test number
    720593271275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail62,024 miles (+7,397)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,024 miles
    Test number
    265806902817
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass54,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    54,627 miles
    Test number
    684713998696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail54,627 miles (+7,791)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,627 miles
    Test number
    648527124409
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  14. Pass46,836 miles (+1,441)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    46,836 miles
    Test number
    776036700790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    45,395 miles
    Test number
    466658311129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail45,395 miles (+3,235)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,395 miles
    Test number
    731221781529
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass42,160 miles (+1,183)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    42,160 miles
    Test number
    259892615100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,977 miles (+1,993)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    40,977 miles
    Test number
    577158625093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    38,984 miles
    Test number
    975084424267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail38,983 miles (+4,540)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,983 miles
    Test number
    315074624255
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass34,443 miles (+3,984)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    34,443 miles
    Test number
    347104933284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    30,459 miles
    Test number
    445506732271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail30,459 miles (+2,664)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,459 miles
    Test number
    345945232469
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass27,795 miles (+1,268)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    27,795 miles
    Test number
    676895721320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,527 miles (+3,438)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    26,527 miles
    Test number
    209397331180
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass23,089 miles (+2,565)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    23,089 miles
    Test number
    921377530142
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass20,524 miles (+2,930)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    20,524 miles
    Test number
    332823039115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass17,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    17,594 miles
    Test number
    971035268054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail17,594 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,594 miles
    Test number
    313934568062
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • Note1.o/s front tyre sidewall cracking.

Questions about LL04 BVU

Does LL04 BVU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL04 BVU expired on 29 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL04 BVU?
The MOT on LL04 BVU expired on 29 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL04 BVU done?
LL04 BVU was recorded at 98,202 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2023, an average of 5,216 miles a year.
Has LL04 BVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 BVU has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LL04 BVU 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 LL04 BVU find?
LL04 BVU passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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