MINI
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc
Y234 BWNMOT history
Y234 BWN is a silver petrol MINI first used on 30 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 100,366 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 100,366 mi
- At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,349 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y234 BWN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 30 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y234 BWN was last recorded at 100,366 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 28 Apr 2022: 9,978 miles, lower than 99,057 miles on 19 Oct 2020.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 100,351 miles · 4 Dec 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 15 miles
- Average per year
- 3,349 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 100,366 miles
- 2023 – 100,351 miles
- 2022 – 99,978 miles
- 2020 – 99,057 miles
- 2019 – 95,729 miles
- 2018 – 94,523 miles
- 2017 – 90,803 miles
- 2016 – 85,433 miles
- 2015 – 81,352 miles
- 2014 – 74,799 miles
- 2013 – 67,034 miles
- 2012 – 66,001 miles
- 2011 – 62,703 miles
- 2010 – 59,039 miles
- 2008 – 53,892 miles
- 2007 – 45,736 miles
- 2006 – 33,672 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass100,366 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2016
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Engine cover & sill cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Rear undersills rusty
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Fuel tank straps rusty
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
25 tests since 5 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass100,366 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 100,366 miles
- Test number
- 532368499438
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,351 miles (+373)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 100,351 miles
- Test number
- 849714373484
- AdvisorySill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable components.
Pass99,978 miles (+90,000)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 99,978 miles
- Test number
- 551927707599
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryEngine cover & sill cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.
Fail9,978 miles (-89,079)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 9,978 miles
- Test number
- 413211901233
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryEngine cover & sill cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.
Pass99,057 miles (+3,328)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 99,057 miles
- Test number
- 423970629112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,729 miles (+1,206)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 95,729 miles
- Test number
- 793023153159
- AdvisoryN/s front to rear brake pipe corroding
- AdvisoryRear suspension arms corroding + rear sub frame
Pass94,523 miles (+3,720)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 94,523 miles
- Test number
- 956951107768
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear feathering on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear suspension arms and subframe corroded
Pass90,803 miles (+5,370)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 90,803 miles
- Test number
- 881173011534
- AdvisorySidewall damage osr tyre
Pass85,433 miles (+88)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 85,433 miles
- Test number
- 380166826736
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear undersills rusty
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps rusty
- AdvisorySighns of both rear tyres been run flat
- AdvisorySlight play in n.s.f and o.s.f lower arm back bushes
Fail85,345 miles (+3,993)8 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,345 miles
- Test number
- 207432289166
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear undersills rusty
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps rusty
- AdvisorySighns of both rear tyres been run flat
- AdvisorySlight play in n.s.f and o.s.f lower arm back bushes
Pass81,352 miles5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 81,352 miles
- Test number
- 617820305152
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRear exhaust box rusty
- NoteSigns o/s rear tyre run flat markings on outer wall
Fail81,352 miles (+6,553)3 failures6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,352 miles
- Test number
- 877329795098
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteRear exhaust box rusty
- NoteSigns o/s rear tyre run flat markings on outer wall
Pass74,799 miles (+568)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 74,799 miles
- Test number
- 707999894015
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteRear exhaust box rusty
- NoteSigns of o/s rear tyre run flat but ok during test
Fail74,231 miles (+7,197)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,231 miles
- Test number
- 969955844021
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteHeavy scuffing on inner and outer walls of o/s/f tyre
- NoteSlight movement in n/s and o/s/f lower arm back bushes
Pass67,034 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 67,034 miles
- Test number
- 437450803129
- NoteAdvise centre brake light not working
Fail67,034 miles (+1,033)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,034 miles
- Test number
- 655130003182
- FailureInner Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- NoteAdvise centre brake light not working
Fail66,001 miles3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,001 miles
- Test number
- 635766782033
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Pass66,001 miles (+3,298)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 66,001 miles
- Test number
- 855676482009
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Pass62,703 miles (+3,664)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 62,703 miles
- Test number
- 965740361094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,039 miles (+5,147)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 59,039 miles
- Test number
- 994492720077
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail53,892 miles2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,892 miles
- Test number
- 100785648340
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass53,892 miles (+3,611)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 53,892 miles
- Test number
- 493265748334
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass50,281 miles (+4,545)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 50,281 miles
- Test number
- 633758408031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,736 miles (+12,064)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 45,736 miles
- Test number
- 630568507004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,672 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 33,672 miles
- Test number
- 111605406073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y234 BWN
- Does Y234 BWN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y234 BWN is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on Y234 BWN?
- The MOT on Y234 BWN is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y234 BWN done?
- Y234 BWN was recorded at 100,366 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 3,349 miles a year.
- Has Y234 BWN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y234 BWN has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2022.
- Has the mileage on Y234 BWN ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Apr 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y234 BWN find?
- Y234 BWN passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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