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Yellow · Diesel · 2007 · 1,560 cc

Y4 BEEMOT history

Y4 BEE is a yellow diesel MINI first used on 15 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 117,288 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

Y4 BEE yellow MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
117,288 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,749 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y4 BEE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
15 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y4 BEE was last recorded at 117,288 miles on 11 May 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,285 miles · 7 May 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
6,749 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,288 miles
  • 2025 – 113,631 miles
  • 2024 – 110,663 miles
  • 2023 – 107,294 miles
  • 2022 – 103,618 miles
  • 2021 – 98,433 miles
  • 2020 – 95,816 miles
  • 2019 – 89,213 miles
  • 2018 – 80,313 miles
  • 2017 – 73,367 miles
  • 2016 – 66,441 miles
  • 2015 – 57,027 miles
  • 2014 – 51,178 miles
  • 2013 – 35,768 miles
  • 2012 – 32,182 miles
  • 2011 – 19,661 miles
  • 2010 – 12,671 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,288 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,288 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    117,288 miles
    Test number
    727491685074
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail117,285 miles (+3,654)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,285 miles
    Test number
    752637491363
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass113,631 miles (+2,968)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    113,631 miles
    Test number
    427769315136
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass110,663 miles (+3,369)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2025
    Odometer
    110,663 miles
    Test number
    299193624595
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge

  5. Pass107,294 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    107,294 miles
    Test number
    816187690860
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail107,294 miles (+3,676)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,294 miles
    Test number
    148962545598
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass103,618 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    103,618 miles
    Test number
    575218120621
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is wearing on inner edge

  8. Fail103,618 miles (+5,185)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,618 miles
    Test number
    810877185786
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is wearing on inner edge

  9. Pass98,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    98,433 miles
    Test number
    962220725324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail98,433 miles (+2,617)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,433 miles
    Test number
    480248274999
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass95,816 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2021
    Odometer
    95,816 miles
    Test number
    528192445143
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s front tyres 2mm wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail95,816 miles (+6,603)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,816 miles
    Test number
    991187754179
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s front tyres 2mm wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass89,213 miles (+8,900)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    89,213 miles
    Test number
    159887100562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,313 miles (+6,946)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    80,313 miles
    Test number
    349155102604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,367 miles (+6,926)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2018
    Odometer
    73,367 miles
    Test number
    198165519029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint at front of arm (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass66,441 miles (+9,414)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    66,441 miles
    Test number
    985405524169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,027 miles (+5,849)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    57,027 miles
    Test number
    409354235173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    51,178 miles
    Test number
    259218524325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail51,178 miles (+14,850)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,178 miles
    Test number
    167838624308
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  20. Pass36,328 miles (+560)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    36,328 miles
    Test number
    536977504042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,768 miles (+3,586)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    35,768 miles
    Test number
    516919703386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,182 miles (+12,521)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    32,182 miles
    Test number
    697381992224
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass19,661 miles (+6,990)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    19,661 miles
    Test number
    727999791215
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  24. Pass12,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    12,671 miles
    Test number
    230823510310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail12,671 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,671 miles
    Test number
    403953110413
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about Y4 BEE

Does Y4 BEE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y4 BEE is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y4 BEE?
The MOT on Y4 BEE is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y4 BEE done?
Y4 BEE was recorded at 117,288 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 6,749 miles a year.
Has Y4 BEE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y4 BEE has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2026.
Has the mileage on Y4 BEE 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 Y4 BEE find?
Y4 BEE passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear coil spring corroded.

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