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Purple · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

Y36 BCWMOT history

Y36 BCW is a purple petrol MINI first used on 14 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 2 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 63,726 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

Y36 BCW purple MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Aug 2027
Mileage
63,726 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,915 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y36 BCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
14 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y36 BCW was last recorded at 63,726 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 876 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,850 miles · 6 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
876 miles
Average per year
1,915 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,726 miles
  • 2024 – 62,850 miles
  • 2023 – 61,949 miles
  • 2022 – 61,169 miles
  • 2021 – 59,359 miles
  • 2020 – 58,176 miles
  • 2018 – 56,167 miles
  • 2017 – 53,351 miles
  • 2016 – 51,367 miles
  • 2015 – 49,462 miles
  • 2014 – 47,668 miles
  • 2013 – 45,667 miles
  • 2012 – 43,688 miles
  • 2011 – 39,647 miles
  • 2010 – 36,525 miles
  • 2009 – 33,146 miles
  • 2008 – 30,772 miles
  • 2007 – 27,726 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,726 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,726 miles (+876)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    63,726 miles
    Test number
    489285596365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass62,850 miles (+901)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    62,850 miles
    Test number
    882440731487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass61,949 miles (+780)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    61,949 miles
    Test number
    493716831242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass61,169 miles (+1,810)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    61,169 miles
    Test number
    302743246524
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipes to rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass59,359 miles (+1,183)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    59,359 miles
    Test number
    768807050670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass58,176 miles (+2,009)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    58,176 miles
    Test number
    967768298475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass56,167 miles (+2,816)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    56,167 miles
    Test number
    234507232202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass53,351 miles (+1,984)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    53,351 miles
    Test number
    524738962781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass51,367 miles (+1,905)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    51,367 miles
    Test number
    820341291400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,462 miles (+1,794)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    49,462 miles
    Test number
    123413031606
    • AdvisoryFront wipers split but still clear the windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre tread cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread cracking

  11. Pass47,668 miles (+2,001)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    47,668 miles
    Test number
    179169214390
    • NoteBoth front strut top mounts splitting

  12. Pass45,667 miles (+1,979)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    45,667 miles
    Test number
    809032723389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  13. Pass43,688 miles (+4,041)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    43,688 miles
    Test number
    856810422329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,647 miles (+3,122)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    39,647 miles
    Test number
    718249501373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,525 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    36,525 miles
    Test number
    430879900352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail36,478 miles (+3,332)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,478 miles
    Test number
    952769290285
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass33,146 miles (+2,374)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    33,146 miles
    Test number
    330591309362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,772 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    30,772 miles
    Test number
    373572908363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail30,755 miles (+3,029)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,755 miles
    Test number
    451216398281
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass27,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    27,726 miles
    Test number
    162420897276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y36 BCW

Does Y36 BCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y36 BCW is valid until 2 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y36 BCW?
The MOT on Y36 BCW is valid until 2 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y36 BCW done?
Y36 BCW was recorded at 63,726 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 1,915 miles a year.
Has Y36 BCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y36 BCW has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2010.
Has the mileage on Y36 BCW 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 Y36 BCW find?
Y36 BCW passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 9 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 6 more.

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