MINI
Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc
R16 BMLMOT history
R16 BML is a silver petrol MINI first used on 14 Jul 2006. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 84,092 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 84,092 mi
- At MOT on 22 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 19 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,735 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R16 BML
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 14 Jul 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R16 BML was last recorded at 84,092 miles on 22 May 2026, 10,696 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 5 Jun 2014: 6,666 miles, lower than 8,141 miles on 8 Jun 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 73,396 miles · 3 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10,696 miles
- Average per year
- 4,735 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 84,092 miles
- 2025 – 73,396 miles
- 2024 – 65,778 miles
- 2023 – 63,523 miles
- 2022 – 57,942 miles
- 2021 – 52,237 miles
- 2020 – 47,077 miles
- 2019 – 42,104 miles
- 2018 – 35,625 miles
- 2017 – 23,944 miles
- 2016 – 20,354 miles
- 2015 – 13,242 miles
- 2014 – 6,666 miles
- 2013 – 8,141 miles
- 2012 – 7,149 miles
- 2011 – 6,147 miles
- 2010 – 5,123 miles
- 2009 – 4,010 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass84,092 miles
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
22 tests since 22 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass84,092 miles (+10,696)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 84,092 miles
- Test number
- 206298493593
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
Pass73,396 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 73,396 miles
- Test number
- 592507314723
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Fail73,396 miles (+15)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,396 miles
- Test number
- 239731977158
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Fail73,381 miles (+7,603)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,381 miles
- Test number
- 311326015505
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Fuel cap/sealing device perished
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Pass65,778 miles (+2,255)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2025
- Odometer
- 65,778 miles
- Test number
- 518365301349
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass63,523 miles (+5,581)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 63,523 miles
- Test number
- 686569875411
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass57,942 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 57,942 miles
- Test number
- 646821622450
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated
Fail57,940 miles (+5,703)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,940 miles
- Test number
- 829138363593
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated
Pass52,237 miles (+5,160)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 52,237 miles
- Test number
- 913664772449
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated
Pass47,077 miles (+4,973)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 47,077 miles
- Test number
- 769472958997
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on edges
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass42,104 miles (+6,479)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 42,104 miles
- Test number
- 576174866888
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass35,625 miles (+11,681)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 35,625 miles
- Test number
- 794001809495
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,944 miles (+700)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 23,944 miles
- Test number
- 911215218231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,244 miles (+2,890)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 23,244 miles
- Test number
- 182260631276
- AdvisoryAll tyres perished
Pass20,354 miles (+7,112)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 20,354 miles
- Test number
- 410994686535
- AdvisoryBoth front and offside rear tyres cracking.
Pass13,242 miles (+6,576)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 13,242 miles
- Test number
- 517589345108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,666 miles (-1,475)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 6,666 miles
- Test number
- 198196254160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,141 miles (+992)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 8,141 miles
- Test number
- 205479053199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,149 miles (+1,002)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 7,149 miles
- Test number
- 738429052187
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass6,147 miles (+1,024)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 6,147 miles
- Test number
- 775148951140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass5,123 miles (+1,113)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 5,123 miles
- Test number
- 524180860149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass4,010 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 4,010 miles
- Test number
- 964213779101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R16 BML
- Does R16 BML currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 BML is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R16 BML?
- The MOT on R16 BML is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R16 BML done?
- R16 BML was recorded at 84,092 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 4,735 miles a year.
- Has R16 BML ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R16 BML has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on R16 BML ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Jun 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on R16 BML find?
- R16 BML passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.
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