BMW Mini
Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc
S40 ORYMOT history
S40 ORY is a black petrol BMW Mini first used on 24 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 119,859 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 May 2027
- Mileage
- 119,859 mi
- At MOT on 6 Apr 2023
- MOT tests
- 27
- 17 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 5,684 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S40 ORY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Mini
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 24 May 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S40 ORY was last recorded at 119,859 miles on 6 Apr 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 119,859 miles · 5 Apr 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,684 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 119,859 miles
- 2022 – 110,443 miles
- 2021 – 104,243 miles
- 2019 – 93,248 miles
- 2018 – 85,952 miles
- 2016 – 80,497 miles
- 2015 – 76,500 miles
- 2014 – 73,860 miles
- 2013 – 72,607 miles
- 2012 – 60,835 miles
- 2011 – 52,221 miles
- 2010 – 44,996 miles
- 2009 – 38,570 miles
- 2006 – 25,470 miles
- 2005 – 20,753 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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
Major3 MOTs, 2022–2026
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
27 tests since 28 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2027
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 231754387969
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FailMileage not read2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 839955289503
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PassMileage not read8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 950030705908
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FailMileage not read9 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 348906782193
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
- MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass119,859 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 119,859 miles
- Test number
- 641550564404
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,859 miles (+9,416)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,859 miles
- Test number
- 624574484141
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass110,443 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 110,443 miles
- Test number
- 320653633186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,442 miles (+6,199)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,442 miles
- Test number
- 988043421290
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass104,243 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 104,243 miles
- Test number
- 354800864150
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail104,242 miles (+10,994)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,242 miles
- Test number
- 259043039652
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass93,248 miles (+10)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 93,248 miles
- Test number
- 789395022133
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front anti roll bar drop link showing signs of wear
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle will require a full suspension check after repair due to excessive play in track rod ends and wheel bearing
Fail93,238 miles (+7,286)3 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,238 miles
- Test number
- 329524803596
- DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle will require a full suspension check after repair due to excessive play in track rod ends and wheel bearing
Pass85,952 miles (+5,455)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 85,952 miles
- Test number
- 500826024230
- AdvisoryAll front lower suspension has slight movement
Pass80,497 miles (+6)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 80,497 miles
- Test number
- 483046063723
- AdvisoryAirbag warning lamp not illuminating on instrument panel
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Fail80,491 miles (+3,991)4 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,491 miles
- Test number
- 759775996875
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryAirbag warning lamp not illuminating on instrument panel
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Pass76,500 miles (+219)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 76,500 miles
- Test number
- 102696328155
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail76,281 miles (+2,421)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,281 miles
- Test number
- 196357251531
- FailureOffside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureSteering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass73,860 miles (+1,253)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 73,860 miles
- Test number
- 989229204346
- NoteFront wipers smearing
- NoteOsf brake pipe corroding
- NoteRear discs corroding
Pass72,607 miles (+11,772)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 72,607 miles
- Test number
- 595681933339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,835 miles (+8,614)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 60,835 miles
- Test number
- 376968392418
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,221 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 52,221 miles
- Test number
- 286163661249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,221 miles (+7,225)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,221 miles
- Test number
- 149283861279
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass44,996 miles (+6,426)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 44,996 miles
- Test number
- 221198160215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,570 miles (+13,100)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 38,570 miles
- Test number
- 590398079257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,470 miles (+4,717)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 25,470 miles
- Test number
- 231412086285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,753 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 20,753 miles
- Test number
- 143398305334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail20,743 miles5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,743 miles
- Test number
- 914351205352
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Questions about S40 ORY
- Does S40 ORY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 ORY is valid until 4 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S40 ORY?
- The MOT on S40 ORY is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S40 ORY done?
- S40 ORY was recorded at 119,859 miles at its MOT on 6 Apr 2023, an average of 5,684 miles a year.
- Has S40 ORY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S40 ORY has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on S40 ORY 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 S40 ORY find?
- S40 ORY passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 2 more.
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