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White · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

T21 BEAMOT history

T21 BEA is a white petrol MINI first used on 23 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 108,590 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
108,590 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,985 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T21 BEA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
23 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T21 BEA was last recorded at 108,590 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 3,348 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Mar 2017: 60,213 miles, lower than 504,611 miles on 11 Mar 2016.

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
105,242 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,348 miles
Average per year
5,985 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,590 miles
  • 2025 – 105,242 miles
  • 2021 – 104,964 miles
  • 2019 – 90,080 miles
  • 2018 – 77,022 miles
  • 2017 – 60,213 miles
  • 2016 – 504,611 miles
  • 2015 – 38,559 miles
  • 2014 – 36,059 miles
  • 2013 – 25,974 miles
  • 2012 – 23,640 miles
  • 2011 – 19,549 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,590 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,590 miles (+3,348)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    108,590 miles
    Test number
    167622959087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass105,242 miles (+278)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    105,242 miles
    Test number
    161631202503
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass104,964 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    104,964 miles
    Test number
    262913016093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail104,956 miles (+14,876)3 dangerous8 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,956 miles
    Test number
    491707596130
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass90,080 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    90,080 miles
    Test number
    530737116643
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front steering gaiter slightly twisted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail90,080 miles (+13,058)1 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,080 miles
    Test number
    494374774294
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front steering gaiter slightly twisted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass77,022 miles (+16,809)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    77,022 miles
    Test number
    864052618727
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass60,213 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    60,213 miles
    Test number
    262897017451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  9. Fail60,213 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,213 miles
    Test number
    720483972974
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  10. Fail60,213 miles (-444,398)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,213 miles
    Test number
    897791895203
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  11. Pass504,611 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    504,611 miles
    Test number
    614527380491
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTrim covers on sills unable to inspect under sills

  12. Fail504,611 miles (+466,052)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    504,611 miles
    Test number
    728601678661
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTrim covers on sills unable to inspect under sills

  13. Pass38,559 miles (+2,500)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    38,559 miles
    Test number
    129701275426
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail36,059 miles2 repaired1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,059 miles
    Test number
    655507354198
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrke fluid level slightly low
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on edge's
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake disc's corroding
    • NoteRear exhaust box deteriorating
    • NoteRear tyre's cracking

  15. Pass36,059 miles (+10,085)1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    36,059 miles
    Test number
    998287354168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrke fluid level slightly low
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on edge's
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake disc's corroding
    • NoteRear exhaust box deteriorating
    • NoteRear tyre's cracking

  16. Pass25,974 miles (+2,334)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    25,974 miles
    Test number
    965145363086
    • NoteBoth r/ tyres perishing
    • NoteOil leaks

  17. Pass23,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    23,640 miles
    Test number
    936440122223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail23,638 miles (+4,089)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,638 miles
    Test number
    625290522298
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass19,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    19,549 miles
    Test number
    505830351280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail19,549 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,549 miles
    Test number
    898600251236
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about T21 BEA

Does T21 BEA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T21 BEA is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T21 BEA?
The MOT on T21 BEA is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T21 BEA done?
T21 BEA was recorded at 108,590 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 5,985 miles a year.
Has T21 BEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T21 BEA has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on T21 BEA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Mar 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T21 BEA find?
T21 BEA passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges.

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