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Yellow · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

S28 BMLMOT history

S28 BML is a yellow petrol MINI first used on 20 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 7 Jun 2024 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 127,409 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2023.

S28 BML yellow MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Jun 2024
Mileage
127,409 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2023
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,990 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S28 BML
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
20 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S28 BML was last recorded at 127,409 miles on 8 Jun 2023, 5,492 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,917 miles · 4 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
5,492 miles
Average per year
6,990 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 127,409 miles
  • 2022 – 121,917 miles
  • 2021 – 110,018 miles
  • 2020 – 96,329 miles
  • 2019 – 92,641 miles
  • 2018 – 90,094 miles
  • 2017 – 87,595 miles
  • 2016 – 85,577 miles
  • 2015 – 83,338 miles
  • 2014 – 79,751 miles
  • 2013 – 74,579 miles
  • 2012 – 69,404 miles
  • 2011 – 62,434 miles
  • 2010 – 56,538 miles
  • 2009 – 44,043 miles
  • 2008 – 33,947 miles
  • 2007 – 12,744 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,409 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Power steering pipe rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 11 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,409 miles (+5,492)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    127,409 miles
    Test number
    380645918730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass121,917 miles (+11,899)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    121,917 miles
    Test number
    414942434146
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass110,018 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    110,018 miles
    Test number
    803742678337
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail110,018 miles (+13,689)1 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,018 miles
    Test number
    537050178909
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass96,329 miles (+3,688)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    96,329 miles
    Test number
    555542425748
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass92,641 miles (+2)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    92,641 miles
    Test number
    325951668320
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe rusty

  7. Fail92,639 miles (+2,545)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,639 miles
    Test number
    618649327198
    • MajorFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe rusty

  8. Pass90,094 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    90,094 miles
    Test number
    426021964200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Fail90,093 miles (+2,498)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,093 miles
    Test number
    126310724572
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass87,595 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    87,595 miles
    Test number
    529865887631
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail87,583 miles (+2,006)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,583 miles
    Test number
    100230310574
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass85,577 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    85,577 miles
    Test number
    833530908638
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine lamp on

  13. Fail85,577 miles (+2,239)2 dangerous5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,577 miles
    Test number
    792709798062
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine lamp on

  14. Pass83,338 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    83,338 miles
    Test number
    956925215097
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres have cuts to sidewalls but not to cords

  15. Fail83,338 miles (+3,587)10 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,338 miles
    Test number
    398953415090
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres have cuts to sidewalls but not to cords

  16. Pass79,751 miles (+4,129)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    79,751 miles
    Test number
    159276414094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail75,622 miles (+1,043)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,622 miles
    Test number
    339698704083
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • NoteEngine light on

  18. Pass74,579 miles (+5,175)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    74,579 miles
    Test number
    448190813075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass69,404 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    69,404 miles
    Test number
    405913712064
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteOffside & nearside front tyres worn inner edge

  20. Fail69,404 miles (+6,970)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,404 miles
    Test number
    985119902035
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • NoteOffside & nearside front tyres worn inner edge

  21. Pass62,434 miles (+9)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    62,434 miles
    Test number
    996677141080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front lower suspension arm, rear mounting bushes slightly deteriated

  22. Fail62,425 miles (+5,887)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,425 miles
    Test number
    188946541464
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front lower suspension arm, rear mounting bushes slightly deteriated
    • NoteUnable to check condition of offside rear wheel bearing due to binding brake

  23. Fail56,538 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,538 miles
    Test number
    102606640069
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass56,538 miles (+12,495)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    56,538 miles
    Test number
    133776740064
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass44,043 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    44,043 miles
    Test number
    593524239015
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail44,043 miles (+10,096)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,043 miles
    Test number
    930734539052
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass33,947 miles (+21,203)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    33,947 miles
    Test number
    804023838002
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  28. Pass12,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    12,744 miles
    Test number
    211501917023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S28 BML

Does S28 BML currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S28 BML expired on 7 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S28 BML?
The MOT on S28 BML expired on 7 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S28 BML done?
S28 BML was recorded at 127,409 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2023, an average of 6,990 miles a year.
Has S28 BML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S28 BML has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on S28 BML 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 S28 BML find?
S28 BML passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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