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Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LL04 BWBMOT history

LL04 BWB is a grey petrol MINI first used on 25 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 163,940 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

LL04 BWB grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
163,940 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,400 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 BWB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
25 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 BWB was last recorded at 163,940 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 2,071 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,869 miles · 30 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,071 miles
Average per year
7,400 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,940 miles
  • 2024 – 161,869 miles
  • 2023 – 159,074 miles
  • 2022 – 156,495 miles
  • 2021 – 153,370 miles
  • 2020 – 151,818 miles
  • 2019 – 148,903 miles
  • 2018 – 143,108 miles
  • 2017 – 128,494 miles
  • 2016 – 113,335 miles
  • 2015 – 96,722 miles
  • 2014 – 83,912 miles
  • 2013 – 78,769 miles
  • 2012 – 72,422 miles
  • 2011 – 65,776 miles
  • 2010 – 57,036 miles
  • 2009 – 44,964 miles
  • 2008 – 35,576 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,940 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,940 miles (+2,071)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    163,940 miles
    Test number
    903526783919
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass161,869 miles (+2,795)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    161,869 miles
    Test number
    208761066008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass159,074 miles (+2,579)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    159,074 miles
    Test number
    644989302771
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass156,495 miles (+3,125)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    156,495 miles
    Test number
    168764862428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass153,370 miles (+1,552)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    153,370 miles
    Test number
    686278105441
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass151,818 miles (+2,915)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    151,818 miles
    Test number
    515415652633
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass148,903 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    148,903 miles
    Test number
    712330860015
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail148,903 miles (+5,795)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,903 miles
    Test number
    239690998951
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass143,108 miles (+14,614)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    143,108 miles
    Test number
    757602733495
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryTyres different sizes front and rear

  10. Pass128,494 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    128,494 miles
    Test number
    472248080359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from front to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryTemporay fuel cap fitted

  11. Fail128,491 miles (+15,156)5 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,491 miles
    Test number
    494787010844
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from front to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryHandbrake warning light on
    • AdvisoryTemporay fuel cap fitted

  12. Pass113,335 miles (+546)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    113,335 miles
    Test number
    113946774701
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  13. Fail112,789 miles (+16,067)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,789 miles
    Test number
    690502462888
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside wall (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside wall (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

  14. Pass96,722 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    96,722 miles
    Test number
    207903475140
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Fail96,722 miles (+12,810)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,722 miles
    Test number
    147386965197
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass83,912 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    83,912 miles
    Test number
    985507654144
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Fail83,912 miles (+5,143)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,912 miles
    Test number
    668356154116
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass78,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    78,769 miles
    Test number
    938794563271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail78,769 miles (+6,347)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,769 miles
    Test number
    279519453230
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  20. Pass72,422 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    72,422 miles
    Test number
    328994282203
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Fail72,422 miles (+6,646)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,422 miles
    Test number
    248322282265
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass65,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    65,776 miles
    Test number
    265100681250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail65,776 miles (+8,740)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,776 miles
    Test number
    665580981248
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn uneven

  24. Pass57,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    57,036 miles
    Test number
    680744590265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail57,036 miles (+12,072)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,036 miles
    Test number
    703454890280
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  26. Pass44,964 miles (+9,388)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    44,964 miles
    Test number
    702992879258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass35,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    35,576 miles
    Test number
    750722808393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL04 BWB

Does LL04 BWB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL04 BWB is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL04 BWB?
The MOT on LL04 BWB is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL04 BWB done?
LL04 BWB was recorded at 163,940 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 7,400 miles a year.
Has LL04 BWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 BWB has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on LL04 BWB 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 BWB find?
LL04 BWB passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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