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MINI John Cooper Works

Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc

T70 BHLMOT history

T70 BHL is a red petrol MINI John Cooper Works first used on 1 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 100,209 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
100,209 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,697 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T70 BHL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
John Cooper Works
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T70 BHL was last recorded at 100,209 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 1,774 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,435 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,774 miles
Average per year
6,697 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,209 miles
  • 2025 – 98,435 miles
  • 2024 – 94,626 miles
  • 2023 – 87,733 miles
  • 2022 – 77,696 miles
  • 2021 – 70,176 miles
  • 2020 – 67,229 miles
  • 2019 – 60,537 miles
  • 2018 – 43,778 miles
  • 2017 – 25,364 miles
  • 2016 – 13,520 miles
  • 2014 – 11,651 miles
  • 2013 – 10,491 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,209 miles
  • AdvisoryUnderside has corrosion including suspension components

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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BADLY CRACKED 205-45-17

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,209 miles (+1,774)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    100,209 miles
    Test number
    614378107308
    • AdvisoryUnderside has corrosion including suspension components

  2. Pass98,435 miles (+3,809)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    98,435 miles
    Test number
    661624396577
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass94,626 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    94,626 miles
    Test number
    565516955122
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BADLY CRACKED 205-45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail94,626 miles (+6,893)1 dangerous3 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,626 miles
    Test number
    962064072581
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BADLY CRACKED 205-45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass87,733 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    87,733 miles
    Test number
    993469653057
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail87,733 miles (+10,037)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,733 miles
    Test number
    842399817706
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass77,696 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    77,696 miles
    Test number
    904257477281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Fail77,694 miles (+7,518)2 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,694 miles
    Test number
    668939046603
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass70,176 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    70,176 miles
    Test number
    796747811208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    70,133 miles
    Test number
    998285225149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail70,133 miles (+2,904)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,133 miles
    Test number
    371653023776
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass67,229 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    67,229 miles
    Test number
    167671787851
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail67,229 miles (+6,692)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,229 miles
    Test number
    411167765958
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass60,537 miles (+16,759)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    60,537 miles
    Test number
    164531992495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,778 miles (+18,414)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    43,778 miles
    Test number
    247507828863
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  16. Pass25,364 miles (+11,844)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    25,364 miles
    Test number
    647584217730
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass13,520 miles (+1,181)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    13,520 miles
    Test number
    253858448126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass12,339 miles (+688)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    12,339 miles
    Test number
    868539994812
    • AdvisoryAll 4 brake discs very rusted on inner and outer braking surfaces
    • AdvisoryCentre Hand brake lever grip insecure

  19. Pass11,651 miles (+1,160)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    11,651 miles
    Test number
    946226034343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass10,491 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    10,491 miles
    Test number
    296587533385
    • NoteFront wiper blades torn

  21. Fail10,491 miles (+972)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,491 miles
    Test number
    645896533351
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteFront wiper blades torn

  22. Pass9,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    9,519 miles
    Test number
    597414313001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T70 BHL

Does T70 BHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T70 BHL is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T70 BHL?
The MOT on T70 BHL is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T70 BHL done?
T70 BHL was recorded at 100,209 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 6,697 miles a year.
Has T70 BHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T70 BHL has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on T70 BHL 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 T70 BHL find?
T70 BHL passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: underside has corrosion including suspension components.

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