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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LL04 BVZMOT history

LL04 BVZ is a black petrol MINI first used on 23 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 16 Mar 2023 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 138,126 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2023.

LL04 BVZ black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Mar 2023
Mileage
138,126 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2023
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,655 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 BVZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LL04 BVZ was last recorded at 138,126 miles on 13 Mar 2023, 8,983 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Mar 2021: 119,027 miles, lower than 156,976 miles on 20 Jun 2020.

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
129,143 miles · 17 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
8,983 miles
Average per year
6,655 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 138,126 miles
  • 2022 – 129,143 miles
  • 2021 – 119,033 miles
  • 2020 – 156,976 miles
  • 2019 – 154,248 miles
  • 2018 – 148,184 miles
  • 2016 – 144,674 miles
  • 2015 – 137,723 miles
  • 2014 – 133,373 miles
  • 2013 – 128,757 miles
  • 2012 – 124,102 miles
  • 2011 – 118,811 miles
  • 2010 – 93,853 miles
  • 2009 – 69,217 miles
  • 2007 – 32,936 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail138,126 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective split (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive small drops on the floor (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box mount (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Pad wear indicator wiring broken

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail138,126 miles (+8,983)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,126 miles
    Test number
    262268296924
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective split (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive small drops on the floor (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box mount (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Pad wear indicator wiring broken

  2. Pass129,143 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    129,143 miles
    Test number
    838559201218
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective back box mount (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake wear warning lamp illuminated

  3. Fail129,141 miles (+10,108)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,141 miles
    Test number
    291918211082
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective back box mount (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake wear warning lamp illuminated

  4. Pass119,033 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    119,033 miles
    Test number
    190668261410
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail119,027 miles (-37,949)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,027 miles
    Test number
    766468831890
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail156,976 miles (+2,728)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,976 miles
    Test number
    474677888746
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass154,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    154,248 miles
    Test number
    633282696171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail154,245 miles (+6,061)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,245 miles
    Test number
    313598957019
    • DangerousOffside Rear 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))

  9. Pass148,184 miles (+3,510)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    148,184 miles
    Test number
    346842444887
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass144,674 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    144,674 miles
    Test number
    950794514075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail144,659 miles (+6,936)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,659 miles
    Test number
    256822553954
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  12. Pass137,723 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    137,723 miles
    Test number
    388033815135
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail137,723 miles (+4,350)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,723 miles
    Test number
    119422415111
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass133,373 miles (+4,616)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    133,373 miles
    Test number
    518588944154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass128,757 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    128,757 miles
    Test number
    299528523427
    • NoteAdvise rear exhaust very rusty.

  16. Fail128,757 miles (+4,655)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,757 miles
    Test number
    576738423160
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteAdvise rear exhaust very rusty.

  17. Pass124,102 miles (+5,291)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    124,102 miles
    Test number
    488880042114
    • NoteRear exhuast box corroeded

  18. Fail118,811 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,811 miles
    Test number
    295479731155
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass118,811 miles (+24,958)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    118,811 miles
    Test number
    407189331174
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass93,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    93,853 miles
    Test number
    670715330149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail93,853 miles (+24,636)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,853 miles
    Test number
    362124330176
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass69,217 miles (+36,281)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    69,217 miles
    Test number
    333069149134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    32,936 miles
    Test number
    703423047150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL04 BVZ

Does LL04 BVZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL04 BVZ expired on 16 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL04 BVZ?
The MOT on LL04 BVZ expired on 16 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL04 BVZ done?
LL04 BVZ was recorded at 138,126 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2023, an average of 6,655 miles a year.
Has LL04 BVZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 BVZ has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LL04 BVZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Mar 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL04 BVZ find?
LL04 BVZ failed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2023 with 3 major defects and 5 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; front windscreen washer not working; fuel cap/sealing device ineffective split, and 5 more.

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