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Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

V21 BBCMOT history

V21 BBC is a red petrol MINI first used on 16 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 140,664 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

V21 BBC red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
140,664 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,176 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V21 BBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V21 BBC was last recorded at 140,664 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,664 miles · 8 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,176 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,664 miles
  • 2025 – 140,288 miles
  • 2022 – 137,665 miles
  • 2021 – 124,300 miles
  • 2020 – 124,282 miles
  • 2019 – 114,829 miles
  • 2018 – 104,783 miles
  • 2017 – 96,061 miles
  • 2016 – 88,882 miles
  • 2015 – 87,546 miles
  • 2014 – 79,885 miles
  • 2013 – 73,550 miles
  • 2012 – 66,579 miles
  • 2011 – 60,346 miles
  • 2010 – 53,055 miles
  • 2009 – 50,344 miles
  • 2008 – 45,332 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,664 miles
  • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,664 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    140,664 miles
    Test number
    249624719714
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail140,664 miles (+376)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,664 miles
    Test number
    249020678776
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Pass140,288 miles (+4)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    140,288 miles
    Test number
    754303973511
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail140,284 miles (+2,619)7 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,284 miles
    Test number
    834460577387
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass137,665 miles (+13,365)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    137,665 miles
    Test number
    555749985234
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radious arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass124,300 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    124,300 miles
    Test number
    685496808576
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Fail124,300 miles (+18)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,300 miles
    Test number
    950642615105
    • Repaired at testNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Fail124,282 miles (+9,453)5 major2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,282 miles
    Test number
    919203294687
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear on floor (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear on floor (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake wear warning illuminated

  9. Pass114,829 miles (+19)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    114,829 miles
    Test number
    482130169037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail114,810 miles (+10,027)1 dangerous3 major2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,810 miles
    Test number
    153513190169
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs becoming corroded/worn

  11. Pass104,783 miles (+8,722)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    104,783 miles
    Test number
    767348570270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass96,061 miles (+395)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    96,061 miles
    Test number
    344634584876
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail95,666 miles (+6,784)6 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,666 miles
    Test number
    419667416024
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55r1687v (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray insecure
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass88,882 miles (+1,336)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    88,882 miles
    Test number
    427564605397
    • 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)

  15. Pass87,546 miles (+7,661)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    87,546 miles
    Test number
    865116255180
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass79,885 miles (+6,335)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    79,885 miles
    Test number
    466228224198
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake pad warning lamp illuminated
    • NoteRear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

  17. Pass73,550 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    73,550 miles
    Test number
    769330403201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Fail73,550 miles (+6,971)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,550 miles
    Test number
    238359393120
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass66,579 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    66,579 miles
    Test number
    188920502270
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorated
    • NoteRear exhaust fouling bumper
    • NoteSlight roughness at n/s/r wheel bearing

  20. Fail66,579 miles (+6,233)4 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,579 miles
    Test number
    619539992180
    • FailureHorn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorated
    • NoteRear exhaust fouling bumper
    • NoteSlight roughness at n/s/r wheel bearing

  21. Pass60,346 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    60,346 miles
    Test number
    866075391186
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail60,346 miles (+7,291)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,346 miles
    Test number
    965065891171
    • FailureCentre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass53,055 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    53,055 miles
    Test number
    930496960156
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Fail53,055 miles (+2,711)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,055 miles
    Test number
    222356460123
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureCentre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass50,344 miles (+5,012)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    50,344 miles
    Test number
    882095229171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass45,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    45,332 miles
    Test number
    811792918170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V21 BBC

Does V21 BBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V21 BBC is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V21 BBC?
The MOT on V21 BBC is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V21 BBC done?
V21 BBC was recorded at 140,664 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 5,176 miles a year.
Has V21 BBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V21 BBC has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on V21 BBC 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 V21 BBC find?
V21 BBC passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects: offside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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