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Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

T21 BPTMOT history

T21 BPT is a grey petrol MINI first used on 4 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 8 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 131,817 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Aug 2027
Mileage
131,817 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,078 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T21 BPT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
4 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T21 BPT was last recorded at 131,817 miles on 25 Jul 2026, 929 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,888 miles · 9 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
929 miles
Average per year
4,078 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,817 miles
  • 2025 – 130,888 miles
  • 2024 – 129,414 miles
  • 2023 – 126,757 miles
  • 2019 – 124,415 miles
  • 2018 – 123,237 miles
  • 2017 – 115,243 miles
  • 2016 – 105,818 miles
  • 2015 – 96,238 miles
  • 2014 – 90,200 miles
  • 2013 – 89,571 miles
  • 2012 – 88,098 miles
  • 2011 – 86,854 miles
  • 2010 – 85,027 miles
  • 2009 – 82,426 miles
  • 2008 – 76,123 miles
  • 2007 – 63,633 miles
  • 2006 – 51,375 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,817 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak engine and gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Valve stem slightly damaged all valve stems perishing (4.1.D.1e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,817 miles (+929)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    131,817 miles
    Test number
    470647576598
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass130,888 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    130,888 miles
    Test number
    712204578987
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Fail130,888 miles (+1,474)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,888 miles
    Test number
    581097944793
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working both (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass129,414 miles (+2,657)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    129,414 miles
    Test number
    701294382682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass126,757 miles (+2,342)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    126,757 miles
    Test number
    841032481735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass124,415 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    124,415 miles
    Test number
    668402373256
    • AdvisoryRear Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded
    • AdvisorySlight Oil Leak

  7. Fail124,415 miles (+1,178)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,415 miles
    Test number
    296167023947
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded
    • AdvisorySlight Oil Leak

  8. Pass123,237 miles (+7,994)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    123,237 miles
    Test number
    401882884164
    • AdvisoryDrive belt in poor condition

  9. Pass115,243 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    115,243 miles
    Test number
    802606328306
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine and gearbox
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged all valve stems perishing (4.1.D.1e)

  10. Fail115,243 miles (+9,425)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,243 miles
    Test number
    431581714998
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine and gearbox
    • AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output both (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryStop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output both (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged all valve stems perishing (4.1.D.1e)

  11. Pass105,818 miles1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    105,818 miles
    Test number
    570514151348
    • DangerousOffside Rear wheel rim fouling body
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

  12. Fail105,818 miles (+9,580)1 dangerous9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,818 miles
    Test number
    331595547721
    • DangerousOffside Rear wheel rim fouling body
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle anti-roll bar (2.3.2)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 55% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

  13. Pass96,238 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    96,238 miles
    Test number
    765998255088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
    • NoteN/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded
    • NoteO/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs poor condition

  14. Fail96,238 miles (+6,038)5 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,238 miles
    Test number
    726822155060
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
    • NoteN/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded
    • NoteO/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs poor condition

  15. Pass90,200 miles (+629)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    90,200 miles
    Test number
    267805254090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass89,571 miles (+1,473)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    89,571 miles
    Test number
    547404783251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass88,098 miles (+1,244)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    88,098 miles
    Test number
    967509972228
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass86,854 miles (+1,827)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    86,854 miles
    Test number
    726001201311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass85,027 miles (+2,601)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    85,027 miles
    Test number
    182051000342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass82,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    82,426 miles
    Test number
    464676609314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail82,426 miles (+6,303)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,426 miles
    Test number
    700796509348
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass76,123 miles (+165)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    76,123 miles
    Test number
    202125508353
    • NoteChips in screen
    • NoteCorrosion on exhaust
    • NoteDamage to wheels
    • NoteRear number plste distorting
    • NoteWear on brake discs

  23. Fail75,958 miles (+12,325)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,958 miles
    Test number
    722288398232
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChips in screen
    • NoteCorrosion on exhaust
    • NoteDamage to wheels
    • NoteRear number plste distorting
    • NoteWear on brake discs

  24. Pass63,633 miles (+12,258)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    63,633 miles
    Test number
    514329797263
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear number plate fading
    • NoteSligth low effort on nearside handbrake
    • NoteWear on discs

  25. Pass51,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    51,375 miles
    Test number
    281537306311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T21 BPT

Does T21 BPT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T21 BPT is valid until 8 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T21 BPT?
The MOT on T21 BPT is valid until 8 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T21 BPT done?
T21 BPT was recorded at 131,817 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2026, an average of 4,078 miles a year.
Has T21 BPT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T21 BPT has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T21 BPT 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 T21 BPT find?
T21 BPT passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; fuel tank slightly loose; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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