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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LT02 BGXMOT history

LT02 BGX is a black petrol MINI first used on 1 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 147,963 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

LT02 BGX black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
147,963 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,219 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT02 BGX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT02 BGX was last recorded at 147,963 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,963 miles · 7 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,219 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,963 miles
  • 2025 – 141,104 miles
  • 2024 – 141,088 miles
  • 2023 – 141,011 miles
  • 2022 – 139,349 miles
  • 2021 – 133,517 miles
  • 2020 – 126,013 miles
  • 2019 – 112,111 miles
  • 2018 – 105,316 miles
  • 2017 – 100,317 miles
  • 2016 – 93,788 miles
  • 2015 – 88,548 miles
  • 2014 – 84,861 miles
  • 2013 – 81,776 miles
  • 2012 – 79,040 miles
  • 2011 – 75,998 miles
  • 2010 – 72,681 miles
  • 2009 – 67,575 miles
  • 2008 – 60,655 miles
  • 2007 – 52,886 miles
  • 2006 – 45,107 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,963 miles
  • AdvisoryEML light onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Front Nail in tyre 2 x nails 215 45 16

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective clip broken

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Fuel cap sealing ring perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

32 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,963 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    147,963 miles
    Test number
    562472332251
    • AdvisoryEML light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail147,963 miles (+6,859)7 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,963 miles
    Test number
    479114379104
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear and centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing intermittantly (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEML light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass141,104 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    141,104 miles
    Test number
    500385540349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail141,088 miles (+77)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,088 miles
    Test number
    497795304701
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass141,011 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    141,011 miles
    Test number
    827380346382
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail141,006 miles (+1,657)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,006 miles
    Test number
    946895511837
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass139,349 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    139,349 miles
    Test number
    629925183465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail139,347 miles (+5,830)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,347 miles
    Test number
    939668181047
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass133,517 miles (+7,504)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    133,517 miles
    Test number
    982029306526
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass126,013 miles (+13,902)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    126,013 miles
    Test number
    590693058894
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are worn

  11. Pass112,111 miles (+97)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    112,111 miles
    Test number
    754684407829
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective clip broken (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre 2 x nails 215 45 16
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring perished

  12. Fail112,014 miles (+6,698)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,014 miles
    Test number
    780443605065
    • MajorExhaust system insecure centre to rear joint clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective clip broken (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre 2 x nails 215 45 16
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring perished

  13. Pass105,316 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    105,316 miles
    Test number
    364701346967
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail105,316 miles (+4,999)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,316 miles
    Test number
    119456939634
    • FailureBrake performance not tested due to condition of rear pads (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass100,317 miles (+6,529)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    100,317 miles
    Test number
    273328467822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass93,788 miles (+5,240)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    93,788 miles
    Test number
    973683070991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass88,548 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    88,548 miles
    Test number
    237220715133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  18. Fail88,548 miles (+3,687)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,548 miles
    Test number
    756470615177
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  19. Fail84,861 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,861 miles
    Test number
    317742214173
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass84,861 miles (+3,085)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    84,861 miles
    Test number
    676522514198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass81,776 miles (+2,736)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    81,776 miles
    Test number
    659184813113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass79,040 miles (+3,042)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    79,040 miles
    Test number
    646526582011
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteAir bag warning light stays on

  23. Pass75,998 miles (+3,317)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    75,998 miles
    Test number
    956648291079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass72,681 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    72,681 miles
    Test number
    762489200172
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail72,681 miles (+5,106)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,681 miles
    Test number
    944539300126
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail67,575 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,575 miles
    Test number
    190619499468
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass67,575 miles (+6,920)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    67,575 miles
    Test number
    851579999022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass60,655 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    60,655 miles
    Test number
    101940408135
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAirbag warning lamp on
    • NoteNS wiper blade split
    • NoteOS wiper blade split

  29. Fail60,655 miles (+7,769)2 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,655 miles
    Test number
    683070508168
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAirbag warning lamp on
    • NoteNS wiper blade split
    • NoteOS wiper blade split

  30. Pass52,886 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    52,886 miles
    Test number
    784491317130
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  31. Fail52,881 miles (+7,774)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,881 miles
    Test number
    381191217157
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  32. Pass45,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    45,107 miles
    Test number
    202765916408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT02 BGX

Does LT02 BGX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT02 BGX is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT02 BGX?
The MOT on LT02 BGX is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT02 BGX done?
LT02 BGX was recorded at 147,963 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 5,219 miles a year.
Has LT02 BGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT02 BGX has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LT02 BGX 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 LT02 BGX find?
LT02 BGX passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 8 advisories: eml light on; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 5 more.

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