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Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LL04 BWEMOT history

LL04 BWE is a blue petrol MINI first used on 6 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 2 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 80,440 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2025.

LL04 BWE blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Sept 2026
Mileage
80,440 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,483 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 BWE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
6 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 BWE was last recorded at 80,440 miles on 3 Sept 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,436 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
3,483 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 80,440 miles
  • 2024 – 73,291 miles
  • 2023 – 70,853 miles
  • 2022 – 67,864 miles
  • 2021 – 64,758 miles
  • 2020 – 62,244 miles
  • 2019 – 59,288 miles
  • 2018 – 56,123 miles
  • 2017 – 53,484 miles
  • 2016 – 50,477 miles
  • 2014 – 49,035 miles
  • 2013 – 44,546 miles
  • 2012 – 40,650 miles
  • 2011 – 35,334 miles
  • 2010 – 28,753 miles
  • 2009 – 24,133 miles
  • 2008 – 19,367 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,440 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,440 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    80,440 miles
    Test number
    891081957121
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail80,436 miles (+7,145)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,436 miles
    Test number
    399149990944
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass73,291 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    73,291 miles
    Test number
    813184875760
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail73,291 miles (+2,438)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,291 miles
    Test number
    778054630604
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass70,853 miles (+2,989)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    70,853 miles
    Test number
    306441484817
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass67,864 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    67,864 miles
    Test number
    984150903773
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail67,864 miles (+3,106)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,864 miles
    Test number
    207536588196
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass64,758 miles (+2,514)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    64,758 miles
    Test number
    684319544202
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass62,244 miles (+39)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    62,244 miles
    Test number
    426733470703
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail62,205 miles (+2,917)1 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,205 miles
    Test number
    642159329780
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass59,288 miles (+3,165)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    59,288 miles
    Test number
    324931106962
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass56,123 miles (+2,639)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    56,123 miles
    Test number
    888096250842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,484 miles (+3,007)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    53,484 miles
    Test number
    923802732509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    50,477 miles
    Test number
    749754450908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail50,477 miles (+1,442)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,477 miles
    Test number
    460878582776
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
  16. Pass49,035 miles (+4,489)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    49,035 miles
    Test number
    398822754095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,546 miles (+3,896)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    44,546 miles
    Test number
    597392343047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,650 miles (+5,316)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    40,650 miles
    Test number
    885770642043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,334 miles (+6,581)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    35,334 miles
    Test number
    917249441096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail28,753 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,753 miles
    Test number
    164444050082
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)
  21. Pass28,753 miles (+4,620)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    28,753 miles
    Test number
    670444450039
    • 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)
  22. Pass24,133 miles (+4,766)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    24,133 miles
    Test number
    434301959071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,367 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    19,367 miles
    Test number
    990931258026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LL04 BWE

Does LL04 BWE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL04 BWE expired on 2 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL04 BWE?
The MOT on LL04 BWE expired on 2 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL04 BWE done?
LL04 BWE was recorded at 80,440 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2025, an average of 3,483 miles a year.
Has LL04 BWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 BWE has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LL04 BWE 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 BWE find?
LL04 BWE passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2025 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 3 more.

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