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White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,598 cc

S70 BCHMOT history

S70 BCH is a white petrol MINI first used on 23 Dec 2011. Its MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 165,443 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

S70 BCH white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Jul 2026
Mileage
165,443 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,920 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S70 BCH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
23 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S70 BCH was last recorded at 165,443 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 3,961 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,482 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,961 miles
Average per year
7,920 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,443 miles
  • 2025 – 161,482 miles
  • 2024 – 151,602 miles
  • 2023 – 148,925 miles
  • 2022 – 138,356 miles
  • 2021 – 128,739 miles
  • 2020 – 120,830 miles
  • 2019 – 113,159 miles
  • 2018 – 99,988 miles
  • 2017 – 88,826 miles
  • 2016 – 85,053 miles
  • 2015 – 79,071 miles
  • 2014 – 71,765 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail165,443 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 23 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail165,443 miles (+3,961)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,443 miles
    Test number
    539501464786
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass161,482 miles (+9,880)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    161,482 miles
    Test number
    370995179833
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass151,602 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    151,602 miles
    Test number
    977370118584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail151,571 miles (+2,646)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,571 miles
    Test number
    769174924539
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam Both inoperative (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working All (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass148,925 miles (+784)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    148,925 miles
    Test number
    433871990413
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail148,141 miles (+9,785)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,141 miles
    Test number
    892390326657
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass138,356 miles (+9,617)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    138,356 miles
    Test number
    932080201670
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass128,739 miles (+7,909)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    128,739 miles
    Test number
    967730137058
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass120,830 miles (+7,671)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    120,830 miles
    Test number
    433954323763
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass113,159 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    113,159 miles
    Test number
    906033651168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail113,159 miles (+13,171)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,159 miles
    Test number
    747326187210
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass99,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    99,988 miles
    Test number
    169628285654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail99,988 miles (+11,162)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,988 miles
    Test number
    662322056404
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass88,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    88,826 miles
    Test number
    990848901075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail88,826 miles (+3,773)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,826 miles
    Test number
    522470962245
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass85,053 miles (+5,982)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    85,053 miles
    Test number
    510672939273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,071 miles (+7,306)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    79,071 miles
    Test number
    341912498766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass71,765 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    71,765 miles
    Test number
    339477654381
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  19. Fail71,764 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,764 miles
    Test number
    437097554497
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Questions about S70 BCH

Does S70 BCH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S70 BCH expired on 30 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S70 BCH?
The MOT on S70 BCH expired on 30 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S70 BCH done?
S70 BCH was recorded at 165,443 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 7,920 miles a year.
Has S70 BCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S70 BCH has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S70 BCH 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 S70 BCH find?
S70 BCH failed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; nearside headlamp aim too high, and 8 more.

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