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Orange · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

S5 BFFMOT history

S5 BFF is an orange petrol MINI first used on 15 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 97,597 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

S5 BFF orange MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
97,597 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,644 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 BFF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 BFF was last recorded at 97,597 miles on 15 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Jan 2026: 97,597 miles, lower than 140,930 miles on 12 Jan 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
140,930 miles · 12 Jan 2024
Average per year
3,644 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,597 miles
  • 2024 – 140,930 miles
  • 2023 – 140,929 miles
  • 2021 – 140,929 miles
  • 2020 – 140,929 miles
  • 2019 – 139,074 miles
  • 2018 – 120,491 miles
  • 2017 – 113,254 miles
  • 2016 – 103,103 miles
  • 2015 – 94,485 miles
  • 2014 – 85,765 miles
  • 2013 – 78,793 miles
  • 2012 – 73,044 miles
  • 2011 – 65,232 miles
  • 2010 – 58,833 miles
  • 2009 – 51,315 miles
  • 2006 – 28,383 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,597 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

29 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,597 miles (-43,333)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    97,597 miles
    Test number
    621003926713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass140,930 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    140,930 miles
    Test number
    728646250378
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryStandard fitment seat belt missing

  3. Pass140,929 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    140,929 miles
    Test number
    397458292511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass140,929 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    140,929 miles
    Test number
    148219629266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail140,929 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,929 miles
    Test number
    661521962893
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass140,929 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    140,929 miles
    Test number
    743612194744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail140,929 miles (+1,855)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,929 miles
    Test number
    167198205845
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass139,074 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    139,074 miles
    Test number
    312369699446
    • AdvisoryOffside Front rear suspension mounting hair line crack
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipe repair union cable tied to chassis
    • AdvisoryRear silencer mounting temporary repair

  9. Fail139,069 miles (+18,578)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,069 miles
    Test number
    793800730298
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system above fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass120,491 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    120,491 miles
    Test number
    425367688566
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWipers poor

  11. Fail120,491 miles (+7,237)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,491 miles
    Test number
    397776998278
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWipers poor

  12. Pass113,254 miles (+10,151)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    113,254 miles
    Test number
    910872128686
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass103,103 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    103,103 miles
    Test number
    197399213918
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNail in tread of os rear tyre

  14. Fail103,103 miles (+8,618)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,103 miles
    Test number
    944827694296
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working both lamps (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNail in tread of os rear tyre

  15. Pass94,485 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    94,485 miles
    Test number
    825223115034
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteAdvanced corrosion to rear exhaust silencer
    • NoteAll tyres wearing low
    • NoteCorrosion to os and ns front metal brake pipes
    • NoteOs rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

  16. Fail94,485 miles (+8,720)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,485 miles
    Test number
    665733815026
    • DangerousNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteAdvanced corrosion to rear exhaust silencer
    • NoteAll tyres wearing low
    • NoteCorrosion to os and ns front metal brake pipes
    • NoteOs rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

  17. Pass85,765 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    85,765 miles
    Test number
    648786214086
    • NoteExhaust rear silencer in a corroded condition
    • NoteOs rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge
    • NoteSome deterioration to rear number plate

  18. Fail85,765 miles (+6,972)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,765 miles
    Test number
    468146814031
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteExhaust rear silencer in a corroded condition
    • NoteOs rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge
    • NoteSome deterioration to rear number plate

  19. Pass78,793 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    78,793 miles
    Test number
    245475413041
    • NoteCorrosion to exhaust system
    • NoteOs rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge
    • NoteSome deterioration to rear number plate

  20. Fail78,793 miles (+5,749)1 dangerous2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,793 miles
    Test number
    946985113077
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSuspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCorrosion to exhaust system
    • NoteOs rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge
    • NoteSome deterioration to rear number plate

  21. Fail73,044 miles1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,044 miles
    Test number
    439956812069
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvanced corrosion to inside edges of both front brake discs
    • NoteCorrosion to exhaust system
    • NoteOs rear tyre wearing slightly unevenly on inner edge

  22. Pass73,044 miles (+7,812)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    73,044 miles
    Test number
    776686112026
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvanced corrosion to inside edges of both front brake discs
    • NoteCorrosion to exhaust system
    • NoteOs rear tyre wearing slightly unevenly on inner edge

  23. Fail65,232 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,232 miles
    Test number
    265614211062
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass65,232 miles (+6,399)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    65,232 miles
    Test number
    845454211011
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass58,833 miles (+7,518)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    58,833 miles
    Test number
    491708410075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass51,315 miles (+22,932)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    51,315 miles
    Test number
    802689319077
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass28,383 miles (+3,295)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    28,383 miles
    Test number
    370066366441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass25,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    25,088 miles
    Test number
    402912256087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail25,088 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,088 miles
    Test number
    224822456007
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about S5 BFF

Does S5 BFF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 BFF is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 BFF?
The MOT on S5 BFF is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 BFF done?
S5 BFF was recorded at 97,597 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 3,644 miles a year.
Has S5 BFF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 BFF has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on S5 BFF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Jan 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S5 BFF find?
S5 BFF passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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