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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LL04 BXAMOT history

LL04 BXA is a black petrol MINI first used on 30 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 2 Mar 2026 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 95,211 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2025.

LL04 BXA black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Mar 2026
Mileage
95,211 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2025
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,087 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 BXA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 BXA was last recorded at 95,211 miles on 1 Mar 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,211 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,087 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,211 miles
  • 2024 – 92,765 miles
  • 2023 – 90,791 miles
  • 2022 – 89,664 miles
  • 2021 – 86,721 miles
  • 2020 – 80,407 miles
  • 2019 – 71,193 miles
  • 2018 – 69,828 miles
  • 2017 – 68,993 miles
  • 2016 – 63,601 miles
  • 2015 – 63,583 miles
  • 2014 – 59,074 miles
  • 2013 – 51,569 miles
  • 2011 – 35,175 miles
  • 2010 – 16,300 miles
  • 2009 – 7,368 miles
  • 2007 – 7,357 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,211 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too high

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Rack end slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Headlamp aim too high

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass95,211 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    95,211 miles
    Test number
    212216398442
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail95,211 miles (+2,446)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,211 miles
    Test number
    549865205561
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass92,765 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    92,765 miles
    Test number
    692168821438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Rack end slight play

  4. Fail92,765 miles (+1,974)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,765 miles
    Test number
    235855637925
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Rack end slight play

  5. Pass90,791 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    90,791 miles
    Test number
    374069482360
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail90,783 miles (+1,119)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,783 miles
    Test number
    809236814179
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

  7. Pass89,664 miles (+2,943)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    89,664 miles
    Test number
    309505491181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass86,721 miles (+6,314)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    86,721 miles
    Test number
    311624841738
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass80,407 miles (+104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    80,407 miles
    Test number
    520872781134
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail80,303 miles (+9,110)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,303 miles
    Test number
    337003050818
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to rear brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass71,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2020
    Odometer
    71,193 miles
    Test number
    810684280328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail71,193 miles (+1,365)2 major5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,193 miles
    Test number
    178573691630
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass69,828 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    69,828 miles
    Test number
    487012036375
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake and suspension components slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded / deteriorated

  14. Fail69,828 miles (+835)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,828 miles
    Test number
    685741717310
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • Repaired at testRear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake and suspension components slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded / deteriorated

  15. Pass68,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    68,993 miles
    Test number
    639460653534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail68,993 miles (+5,392)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,993 miles
    Test number
    210130927414
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass63,601 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    63,601 miles
    Test number
    204287269862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,583 miles (+2)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    63,583 miles
    Test number
    487797955092
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • NoteClonk coming from rear of vehicle,unable to identify cause, all components appear ok.
    • NoteVehicle has history of front end collision,vehicle road tested,brakes and steering seem ok at time of road test.

  19. Fail63,581 miles (+4,507)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,581 miles
    Test number
    138676055032
    • FailureFront Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureTyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • NoteClonk coming from rear of vehicle,unable to identify cause, all components appear ok.
    • NoteVehicle has history of front end collision,vehicle road tested,brakes and steering seem ok at time of road test.

  20. Pass59,074 miles (+7,505)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    59,074 miles
    Test number
    265043964188
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass51,569 miles (+16,394)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    51,569 miles
    Test number
    878238403104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,175 miles (+3)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    35,175 miles
    Test number
    886448121354
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NotePadwarning light on

  23. Fail35,172 miles (+18,872)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,172 miles
    Test number
    666027021352
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NotePadwarning light on

  24. Pass16,300 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    16,300 miles
    Test number
    621021380289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail16,287 miles (+8,919)2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,287 miles
    Test number
    930023760244
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  26. Pass7,368 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    7,368 miles
    Test number
    432751829144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass7,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    7,357 miles
    Test number
    274057127331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL04 BXA

Does LL04 BXA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL04 BXA expired on 2 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL04 BXA?
The MOT on LL04 BXA expired on 2 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL04 BXA done?
LL04 BXA was recorded at 95,211 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2025, an average of 5,087 miles a year.
Has LL04 BXA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 BXA has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LL04 BXA 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 BXA find?
LL04 BXA passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2025 with 4 advisories: central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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