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Orange · Petrol · 2011 · 1,598 cc

Y21 BKMMOT history

Y21 BKM is an orange petrol MINI first used on 30 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 81,998 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

Y21 BKM orange MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Aug 2027
Mileage
81,998 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,359 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y21 BKM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y21 BKM was last recorded at 81,998 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,997 miles · 7 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,359 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,998 miles
  • 2025 – 73,342 miles
  • 2024 – 57,526 miles
  • 2023 – 46,773 miles
  • 2022 – 45,054 miles
  • 2021 – 43,175 miles
  • 2020 – 42,249 miles
  • 2018 – 42,087 miles
  • 2016 – 35,320 miles
  • 2015 – 25,428 miles
  • 2014 – 18,933 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,998 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main line at rear flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside reverse light inoperative

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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges worn near limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 3 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,998 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    81,998 miles
    Test number
    791413708620
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main line at rear flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside reverse light inoperative
  2. Fail81,997 miles (+8,655)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,997 miles
    Test number
    874736637010
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake lever (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main line at rear flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass73,342 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    73,342 miles
    Test number
    513825576994
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail73,342 miles (+3,471)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,342 miles
    Test number
    210736118786
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass69,871 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    69,871 miles
    Test number
    679680620343
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges worn near limit (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail69,870 miles (+12,344)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,870 miles
    Test number
    866792949006
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges worn near limit (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass57,526 miles (+10,753)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    57,526 miles
    Test number
    924029468569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass46,773 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    46,773 miles
    Test number
    881802248670
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Fail46,772 miles (+1,718)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,772 miles
    Test number
    523832885071
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources bulb dull (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass45,054 miles (+1,879)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    45,054 miles
    Test number
    162456182016
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront chips in windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heaviley (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heaviley (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParts of suspension components covered with underseal
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  11. Pass43,175 miles (+926)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    43,175 miles
    Test number
    595548893426
    • MinorOffside Rear Electrical wiring insecure brake sensor damaged (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront chips in windscreen
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryParts of suspension components covered with under seal
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  12. Pass42,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    42,249 miles
    Test number
    439269572753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail42,247 miles (+160)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,247 miles
    Test number
    941836413652
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  14. Pass42,087 miles (+6,767)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    42,087 miles
    Test number
    778194291235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,320 miles (+9,892)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    35,320 miles
    Test number
    561986844391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,428 miles (+6,495)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    25,428 miles
    Test number
    898426243075
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
  17. Pass18,933 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    18,933 miles
    Test number
    487887604387
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about Y21 BKM

Does Y21 BKM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y21 BKM is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y21 BKM?
The MOT on Y21 BKM is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y21 BKM done?
Y21 BKM was recorded at 81,998 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 5,359 miles a year.
Has Y21 BKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y21 BKM has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on Y21 BKM 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 Y21 BKM find?
Y21 BKM passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear nail in tyre, and 3 more.

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