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Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LL04 BWFMOT history

LL04 BWF is a red petrol MINI first used on 3 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 93,534 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2026.

LL04 BWF red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
93,534 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,184 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 BWF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
3 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 BWF was last recorded at 93,534 miles on 22 Aug 2026, 2,105 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 May 2022: 86,418 miles, lower than 100,046 miles on 31 Mar 2022.

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
91,429 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,105 miles
Average per year
3,184 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,534 miles
  • 2025 – 91,429 miles
  • 2024 – 88,312 miles
  • 2023 – 87,098 miles
  • 2022 – 86,418 miles
  • 2021 – 95,580 miles
  • 2020 – 90,808 miles
  • 2019 – 89,790 miles
  • 2018 – 87,565 miles
  • 2017 – 84,689 miles
  • 2016 – 79,457 miles
  • 2015 – 71,462 miles
  • 2014 – 67,231 miles
  • 2013 – 58,712 miles
  • 2011 – 56,036 miles
  • 2010 – 51,359 miles
  • 2009 – 43,979 miles
  • 2008 – 35,839 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,534 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive under trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,534 miles (+2,105)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    93,534 miles
    Test number
    327563069742
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive under trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass91,429 miles (+3,117)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    91,429 miles
    Test number
    656388186175
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass88,312 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    88,312 miles
    Test number
    601786047940
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Driveshaft gaiter insecure but prevents the ingress of dirt, clip missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail88,310 miles (+1,212)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,310 miles
    Test number
    172542887615
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Driveshaft gaiter insecure but prevents the ingress of dirt, clip missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass87,098 miles (+1)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    87,098 miles
    Test number
    209519691871
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Smaller end clip adrift, (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryElectronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  6. Fail87,097 miles (+679)1 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,097 miles
    Test number
    664800463883
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Smaller end clip adrift, (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryElectronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  7. Pass86,418 miles (-13,628)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    86,418 miles
    Test number
    867810643810
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Clip missing and seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Smaller end clip adrift (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryElectronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel arch missing, studs revealed but unlikely to cause injury
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Fail100,046 miles (+4,466)1 major4 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,046 miles
    Test number
    949729919463
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Clip missing from inner gaiter, seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Small end clip adrift (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryElectronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel arch missing, studs revealed but unlikely to cause injury
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass95,580 miles (+4)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    95,580 miles
    Test number
    484930240299
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split in the centre (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail95,576 miles (+4,768)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,576 miles
    Test number
    290236741433
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split in the centre (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass90,808 miles (+1,018)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    90,808 miles
    Test number
    360931288824
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears to flexis (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective detereiorated rear hanger (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear pad warning light wiring deteriorated and light on

  12. Pass89,790 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    89,790 miles
    Test number
    857189264273
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail89,790 miles (+2,225)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,790 miles
    Test number
    231615070067
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass87,565 miles (+2,876)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    87,565 miles
    Test number
    323364512007
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded section (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded section (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber worn

  15. Pass84,689 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    84,689 miles
    Test number
    432039664982
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe slightly damaged underfloor at rear (7.2.2)
    • AdvisoryAfter market exhaust fitted

  16. Fail84,680 miles (+5,223)1 dangerous14 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,680 miles
    Test number
    550717347744
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and underinflated (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe slightly damaged underfloor at rear (7.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear floor has a split
    • AdvisoryAfter market exhaust fitted

  17. Pass79,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    79,457 miles
    Test number
    566025761345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail79,457 miles (+7,995)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,457 miles
    Test number
    348429528036
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass71,462 miles (+4,231)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    71,462 miles
    Test number
    389001195156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,231 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    67,231 miles
    Test number
    359367214235
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Fail67,229 miles (+8,517)7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,229 miles
    Test number
    497006914231
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  22. Pass58,712 miles (+2,676)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    58,712 miles
    Test number
    127696243473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass56,036 miles (+4,677)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    56,036 miles
    Test number
    399987351451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass51,359 miles (+7,380)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    51,359 miles
    Test number
    373455210482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass43,979 miles (+8,140)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    43,979 miles
    Test number
    472443629205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    35,839 miles
    Test number
    240801998412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL04 BWF

Does LL04 BWF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL04 BWF is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL04 BWF?
The MOT on LL04 BWF is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL04 BWF done?
LL04 BWF was recorded at 93,534 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2026, an average of 3,184 miles a year.
Has LL04 BWF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 BWF has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LL04 BWF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 May 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL04 BWF find?
LL04 BWF passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front oil leak, but not excessive under trays fitted; front steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel, and 3 more.

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