MINI
Black and White · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc
T3 MBMMOT history
T3 MBM is a black and white petrol MINI first used on 27 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 72,628 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 72,628 mi
- At MOT on 15 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,130 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T3 MBM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Black and White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 27 Mar 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T3 MBM was last recorded at 72,628 miles on 15 Oct 2025, 1,456 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 71,172 miles · 15 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,456 miles
- Average per year
- 2,130 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 72,628 miles
- 2024 – 71,172 miles
- 2023 – 70,135 miles
- 2022 – 69,163 miles
- 2021 – 68,403 miles
- 2020 – 67,715 miles
- 2019 – 66,860 miles
- 2018 – 65,364 miles
- 2017 – 63,886 miles
- 2016 – 61,791 miles
- 2015 – 60,135 miles
- 2014 – 58,610 miles
- 2013 – 56,322 miles
- 2012 – 53,915 miles
- 2011 – 52,318 miles
- 2010 – 50,365 miles
- 2009 – 47,744 miles
- 2008 – 45,112 miles
- 2007 – 43,221 miles
- 2006 – 31,137 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass72,628 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Full MOT history
26 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass72,628 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 72,628 miles
- Test number
- 761350687014
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail72,628 miles (+1,456)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,628 miles
- Test number
- 845095716942
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass71,172 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 71,172 miles
- Test number
- 481541044386
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail71,172 miles (+1,037)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,172 miles
- Test number
- 116752649737
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass70,135 miles (+972)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 70,135 miles
- Test number
- 689521655786
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
Pass69,163 miles (+760)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 69,163 miles
- Test number
- 835335407033
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer corroded but does not appear to be leaking any gasses at time of test
- AdvisoryFuel Tank support straps corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass68,403 miles (+688)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 68,403 miles
- Test number
- 259371689398
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps slightly corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass67,715 miles (+855)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 67,715 miles
- Test number
- 925708446014
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Pass66,860 miles (+1,496)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 66,860 miles
- Test number
- 664630739527
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass65,364 miles (+1,478)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 65,364 miles
- Test number
- 131371885601
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,886 miles (+2,095)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 63,886 miles
- Test number
- 144331911940
- AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
- AdvisoryOffside rear and both front brake pipes corroded slightly
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear seats and seatbelts not checked due to obstruction
Pass61,791 miles (+1,656)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 61,791 miles
- Test number
- 113032956549
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass60,135 miles (+1,525)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 60,135 miles
- Test number
- 804596004983
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs corroded
Pass58,610 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 58,610 miles
- Test number
- 319068284218
- AdvisoryNearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteExhaust rear silencer corroded
- NoteWiper blades split
Fail58,610 miles (+2,288)2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,610 miles
- Test number
- 319718084483
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteExhaust rear silencer corroded
- NoteWiper blades split
Pass56,322 miles (+2,407)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 56,322 miles
- Test number
- 758722083200
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass53,915 miles (+1,597)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 53,915 miles
- Test number
- 348965882203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,318 miles (+1,953)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 52,318 miles
- Test number
- 715396981232
- NoteN/s/r tyre worn on edge
Pass50,365 miles (+2,621)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 50,365 miles
- Test number
- 244096080201
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass47,744 miles (+2,632)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 47,744 miles
- Test number
- 522216589282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,112 miles (+1,891)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 45,112 miles
- Test number
- 163907688277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,221 miles (+4,527)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 43,221 miles
- Test number
- 773212317320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,694 miles (+30)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 38,694 miles
- Test number
- 624114617189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,664 miles (+7,527)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,664 miles
- Test number
- 580653317136
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass31,137 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 31,137 miles
- Test number
- 962459706110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,119 miles1 failure1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,119 miles
- Test number
- 141859506137
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Questions about T3 MBM
- Does T3 MBM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 MBM is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T3 MBM?
- The MOT on T3 MBM is valid until 7 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T3 MBM done?
- T3 MBM was recorded at 72,628 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2025, an average of 2,130 miles a year.
- Has T3 MBM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T3 MBM has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on T3 MBM 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 T3 MBM find?
- T3 MBM passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2025 with 6 advisories: fuel cap seal perishing; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.
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