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Green · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

X3 TAAMOT history

X3 TAA is a green petrol MINI first used on 12 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 3 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 47,995 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

X3 TAA green MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 May 2027
Mileage
47,995 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,003 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X3 TAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
12 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X3 TAA was last recorded at 47,995 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,992 miles · 25 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
2,003 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,995 miles
  • 2025 – 44,474 miles
  • 2024 – 38,797 miles
  • 2023 – 33,626 miles
  • 2022 – 30,191 miles
  • 2021 – 27,334 miles
  • 2020 – 27,003 miles
  • 2019 – 25,743 miles
  • 2018 – 24,674 miles
  • 2017 – 23,723 miles
  • 2016 – 22,929 miles
  • 2015 – 21,791 miles
  • 2014 – 20,772 miles
  • 2013 – 19,625 miles
  • 2012 – 18,155 miles
  • 2011 – 17,011 miles
  • 2010 – 15,675 miles
  • 2009 – 14,327 miles
  • 2008 – 12,295 miles
  • 2007 – 9,854 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,995 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 13 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,995 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2027
    Odometer
    47,995 miles
    Test number
    139070641827
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail47,992 miles (+3,518)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,992 miles
    Test number
    819797644841
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass44,474 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2026
    Odometer
    44,474 miles
    Test number
    932637023319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail44,474 miles (+5,677)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,474 miles
    Test number
    442223884841
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass38,797 miles (+5,171)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    38,797 miles
    Test number
    807692198495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass33,626 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    33,626 miles
    Test number
    869285210751
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Fail33,625 miles (+3,434)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,625 miles
    Test number
    203826768017
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass30,191 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    30,191 miles
    Test number
    121197479683
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail30,187 miles (+2,853)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,187 miles
    Test number
    109760439320
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass27,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    27,334 miles
    Test number
    753888134821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail27,332 miles (+329)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,332 miles
    Test number
    535385351974
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Tail box (8.2.2.1 (b))

  12. Pass27,003 miles (+1,260)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    27,003 miles
    Test number
    994390605414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass25,743 miles (+1,069)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    25,743 miles
    Test number
    568894023616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,674 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    24,674 miles
    Test number
    837748280333
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail24,673 miles (+950)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,673 miles
    Test number
    470190500057
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass23,723 miles (+794)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    23,723 miles
    Test number
    757886071061
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass22,929 miles (+1,138)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    22,929 miles
    Test number
    761888056137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,791 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    21,791 miles
    Test number
    306724015156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail21,789 miles (+1,017)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,789 miles
    Test number
    609863615189
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass20,772 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    20,772 miles
    Test number
    685427824189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail20,759 miles (+1,134)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,759 miles
    Test number
    558946024119
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  22. Pass19,625 miles (+1,470)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    19,625 miles
    Test number
    379103813139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,155 miles (+1,144)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2013
    Odometer
    18,155 miles
    Test number
    528707112117
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass17,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    17,011 miles
    Test number
    357130911174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail17,010 miles (+1,335)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,010 miles
    Test number
    276350211144
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  26. Pass15,675 miles (+1,348)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    15,675 miles
    Test number
    150829910164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass14,327 miles (+2,032)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    14,327 miles
    Test number
    784842539152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass12,295 miles (+2,441)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2009
    Odometer
    12,295 miles
    Test number
    494398228184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail9,854 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,854 miles
    Test number
    550683807138
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  30. Pass9,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2008
    Odometer
    9,854 miles
    Test number
    963513007167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X3 TAA

Does X3 TAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X3 TAA is valid until 3 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on X3 TAA?
The MOT on X3 TAA is valid until 3 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X3 TAA done?
X3 TAA was recorded at 47,995 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 2,003 miles a year.
Has X3 TAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X3 TAA has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on X3 TAA 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 X3 TAA find?
X3 TAA passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / wearing on edges; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / wearing on edges; oil leak, but not excessive engine.

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