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Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,364 cc

S16 BLAMOT history

S16 BLA is a red diesel MINI first used on 13 Apr 2012. Its MOT expired on 25 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 79,632 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

S16 BLA red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Oct 2026
Mileage
79,632 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,790 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 BLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,364 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
13 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S16 BLA was last recorded at 79,632 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 2,451 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,181 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,451 miles
Average per year
3,790 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,632 miles
  • 2025 – 77,181 miles
  • 2024 – 74,825 miles
  • 2023 – 72,593 miles
  • 2022 – 69,544 miles
  • 2021 – 67,350 miles
  • 2020 – 66,293 miles
  • 2019 – 58,594 miles
  • 2018 – 51,521 miles
  • 2017 – 45,588 miles
  • 2016 – 40,100 miles
  • 2015 – 35,951 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail79,632 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S and N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S pitted and scored.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 13 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail79,632 miles (+2,451)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,632 miles
    Test number
    757881547767
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S and N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass77,181 miles (+2,356)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    77,181 miles
    Test number
    385779714850
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S and N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass74,825 miles (+2,232)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    74,825 miles
    Test number
    688073886231
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S and N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass72,593 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    72,593 miles
    Test number
    472057814767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail72,588 miles (+3,044)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,588 miles
    Test number
    743387421555
    • DangerousRear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
  6. Pass69,544 miles (+2,194)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    69,544 miles
    Test number
    522644581908
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass67,350 miles (+1,057)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    67,350 miles
    Test number
    410545938447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass66,293 miles (+7,699)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    66,293 miles
    Test number
    983474187254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,594 miles (+7,073)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    58,594 miles
    Test number
    222153249417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass51,521 miles (+5,933)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    51,521 miles
    Test number
    618237158544
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65 r15 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  11. Pass45,588 miles (+5,488)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    45,588 miles
    Test number
    394485558276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,100 miles (+4,149)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    40,100 miles
    Test number
    751412272779
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted
  13. Pass35,951 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    35,951 miles
    Test number
    168253805103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Fail35,951 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,951 miles
    Test number
    479943605100
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about S16 BLA

Does S16 BLA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S16 BLA expired on 25 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S16 BLA?
The MOT on S16 BLA expired on 25 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S16 BLA done?
S16 BLA was recorded at 79,632 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 3,790 miles a year.
Has S16 BLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 BLA has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S16 BLA 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 S16 BLA find?
S16 BLA failed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel; nearside rear brake disc significantly and obviously worn; offside rear brake disc significantly and obviously worn, and 4 more.

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