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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

Y4 NMLMOT history

Y4 NML is a black petrol MINI first used on 23 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 79,047 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
79,047 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,421 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y4 NML
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
23 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y4 NML was last recorded at 79,047 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,037 miles · 26 May 2023
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
4,421 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,047 miles
  • 2023 – 79,037 miles
  • 2022 – 78,794 miles
  • 2021 – 77,957 miles
  • 2020 – 77,141 miles
  • 2019 – 68,855 miles
  • 2018 – 61,483 miles
  • 2016 – 53,401 miles
  • 2015 – 48,977 miles
  • 2014 – 42,840 miles
  • 2013 – 33,299 miles
  • 2012 – 24,292 miles
  • 2011 – 14,584 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,047 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 9 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,047 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    79,047 miles
    Test number
    738956281388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded
  2. Pass79,037 miles (+243)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    79,037 miles
    Test number
    158592409102
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass78,794 miles (+837)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    78,794 miles
    Test number
    284613084853
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass77,957 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    77,957 miles
    Test number
    793782392697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail77,956 miles (+815)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,956 miles
    Test number
    864896876813
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  6. Pass77,141 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    77,141 miles
    Test number
    805841412308
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail77,128 miles (+8,273)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,128 miles
    Test number
    140983943043
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass68,855 miles (+7,372)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    68,855 miles
    Test number
    808143088714
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass61,483 miles (+8,082)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    61,483 miles
    Test number
    432662570564
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre heavily worn on inner shoulder of tread
  10. Pass53,401 miles (+4,424)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    53,401 miles
    Test number
    477217892575
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  11. Pass48,977 miles (+6,137)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    48,977 miles
    Test number
    287921850149
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel both (2.4.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  12. Pass42,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    42,840 miles
    Test number
    655248894265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail42,840 miles (+9,541)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,840 miles
    Test number
    395888194481
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass33,299 miles (+9,007)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    33,299 miles
    Test number
    566106493000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass24,292 miles (+9,708)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    24,292 miles
    Test number
    499866192013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass14,584 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    14,584 miles
    Test number
    967319691030
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about Y4 NML

Does Y4 NML currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y4 NML is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y4 NML?
The MOT on Y4 NML is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y4 NML done?
Y4 NML was recorded at 79,047 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 4,421 miles a year.
Has Y4 NML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y4 NML has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on Y4 NML 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 NML find?
Y4 NML passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive; suspension components corroded.

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