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Purple · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

X3 THPMOT history

X3 THP is a purple petrol MINI first used on 12 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 124,311 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

X3 THP purple MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2026
Mileage
124,311 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,145 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X3 THP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
12 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

X3 THP was last recorded at 124,311 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 1,314 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,997 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,314 miles
Average per year
6,145 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,311 miles
  • 2025 – 122,997 miles
  • 2024 – 120,177 miles
  • 2023 – 117,359 miles
  • 2022 – 115,040 miles
  • 2021 – 112,574 miles
  • 2020 – 106,497 miles
  • 2019 – 94,142 miles
  • 2018 – 84,114 miles
  • 2017 – 74,628 miles
  • 2016 – 74,367 miles
  • 2015 – 73,948 miles
  • 2014 – 66,969 miles
  • 2013 – 53,944 miles
  • 2012 – 44,073 miles
  • 2011 – 36,263 miles
  • 2010 – 29,070 miles
  • 2009 – 19,959 miles
  • 2008 – 14,155 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail124,311 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
  • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail124,311 miles (+1,314)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,311 miles
    Test number
    340280990704
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass122,997 miles (+2,820)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    122,997 miles
    Test number
    734906880047
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass120,177 miles (+2,818)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    120,177 miles
    Test number
    460910442846
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass117,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    117,359 miles
    Test number
    206839979153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail117,359 miles (+2,319)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,359 miles
    Test number
    482708763872
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass115,040 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    115,040 miles
    Test number
    269343964475
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail115,040 miles (+2,466)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,040 miles
    Test number
    505098149188
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass112,574 miles (+6,077)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    112,574 miles
    Test number
    808609686548
    • AdvisoryOffside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  9. Pass106,497 miles (+12,355)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    106,497 miles
    Test number
    160332747711
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass94,142 miles (+10,028)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    94,142 miles
    Test number
    221626333989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

  11. Pass84,114 miles (+9,486)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    84,114 miles
    Test number
    445585554531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    74,628 miles
    Test number
    215147122049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail74,627 miles (+260)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,627 miles
    Test number
    666299692014
    • FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass74,367 miles (+419)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    74,367 miles
    Test number
    943495933942
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass73,948 miles (+6,979)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    73,948 miles
    Test number
    449638805261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass66,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    66,969 miles
    Test number
    488840774183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail66,969 miles (+13,025)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,969 miles
    Test number
    209329064108
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass53,944 miles (+9,871)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    53,944 miles
    Test number
    295228353469
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteCorrosion started on exposed brake pipes
    • NoteSpare wheel loose

  19. Pass44,073 miles (+7,810)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    44,073 miles
    Test number
    859678652181
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCorrosion started on underbody brake pipes

  20. Pass36,263 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    36,263 miles
    Test number
    989484861120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail36,215 miles (+7,145)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,215 miles
    Test number
    546230661133
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteCentral locking inop / open function on offside door
    • NoteOffside reverse light inop

  22. Pass29,070 miles (+9,111)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    29,070 miles
    Test number
    212682360132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,959 miles (+5,804)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    19,959 miles
    Test number
    194982469125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,155 miles (+417)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    14,155 miles
    Test number
    473946618381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass13,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    13,738 miles
    Test number
    531201098209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X3 THP

Does X3 THP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X3 THP expired on 16 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X3 THP?
The MOT on X3 THP expired on 16 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X3 THP done?
X3 THP was recorded at 124,311 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 6,145 miles a year.
Has X3 THP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X3 THP has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on X3 THP 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 THP find?
X3 THP failed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 6 major defects and 3 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; nearside rear brake disc significantly and obviously worn; offside obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view, and 6 more.

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