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White · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

X8 GLSMOT history

X8 GLS is a white petrol MINI first used on 29 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 22 Jul 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 137,699 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2026.

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MOT
Expired
On 22 Jul 2025
Mileage
137,699 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,718 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 GLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
23 May 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

X8 GLS was last recorded at 137,699 miles on 23 May 2026, 3,162 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,537 miles · 23 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
3,162 miles
Average per year
5,718 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,699 miles
  • 2024 – 134,537 miles
  • 2023 – 126,852 miles
  • 2022 – 117,005 miles
  • 2021 – 109,393 miles
  • 2020 – 109,026 miles
  • 2019 – 107,133 miles
  • 2018 – 105,857 miles
  • 2017 – 93,477 miles
  • 2016 – 86,126 miles
  • 2014 – 76,978 miles
  • 2013 – 71,871 miles
  • 2012 – 65,293 miles
  • 2011 – 51,542 miles
  • 2010 – 42,333 miles
  • 2009 – 40,577 miles
  • 2008 – 34,904 miles
  • 2007 – 29,486 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail137,699 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail137,699 miles (+3,162)9 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,699 miles
    Test number
    639801748495
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass134,537 miles (+7,685)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    134,537 miles
    Test number
    743503320281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass126,852 miles (+9,847)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    126,852 miles
    Test number
    797607814054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass117,005 miles (+7,612)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    117,005 miles
    Test number
    957605960188
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass109,393 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    109,393 miles
    Test number
    975114707090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail109,393 miles (+367)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,393 miles
    Test number
    777195385822
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass109,026 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    109,026 miles
    Test number
    146618949307
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail109,008 miles (+1,875)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,008 miles
    Test number
    703758323024
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass107,133 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    107,133 miles
    Test number
    427062222667
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking

  10. Fail107,133 miles (+1,276)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,133 miles
    Test number
    500214426945
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn strut top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking

  11. Pass105,857 miles (+12,380)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    105,857 miles
    Test number
    323488414119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering arm slight movement detected

  12. Pass93,477 miles (+7,351)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    93,477 miles
    Test number
    652784943697
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Pass86,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    86,126 miles
    Test number
    417714805054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail86,124 miles (+9,146)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,124 miles
    Test number
    136228704858
    • FailureFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass76,978 miles (+5,105)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    76,978 miles
    Test number
    256047344399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass71,873 miles (+2)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    71,873 miles
    Test number
    549782504042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail71,871 miles (+6,578)6 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,871 miles
    Test number
    566784363370
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass65,293 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    65,293 miles
    Test number
    217326742330
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail65,293 miles (+13,751)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,293 miles
    Test number
    966936742354
    • DangerousSun visor insecure.
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass51,542 miles (+9,209)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    51,542 miles
    Test number
    629172191138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass42,333 miles (+1,756)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    42,333 miles
    Test number
    772301260190
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass40,577 miles (+5,673)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    40,577 miles
    Test number
    922812289193
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear wiper split

  23. Pass34,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    34,904 miles
    Test number
    940328878102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail34,904 miles (+5,418)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,904 miles
    Test number
    303005378164
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass29,486 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    29,486 miles
    Test number
    492571777140
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about X8 GLS

Does X8 GLS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X8 GLS expired on 22 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X8 GLS?
The MOT on X8 GLS expired on 22 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X8 GLS done?
X8 GLS was recorded at 137,699 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2026, an average of 5,718 miles a year.
Has X8 GLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 GLS has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2026.
Has the mileage on X8 GLS 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 X8 GLS find?
X8 GLS failed its latest MOT on 23 May 2026 with 9 major defects and 4 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush; nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 10 more.

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