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Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,364 cc

Y8 BJGMOT history

Y8 BJG is a blue diesel MINI first used on 11 Apr 2006. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 173,519 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

Y8 BJG blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
173,519 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,076 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 BJG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,364 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
11 Apr 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 BJG was last recorded at 173,519 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 4,372 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,147 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,372 miles
Average per year
6,076 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,519 miles
  • 2025 – 169,147 miles
  • 2024 – 164,924 miles
  • 2023 – 161,421 miles
  • 2022 – 157,867 miles
  • 2021 – 153,767 miles
  • 2020 – 150,075 miles
  • 2019 – 144,955 miles
  • 2018 – 140,597 miles
  • 2017 – 135,267 miles
  • 2016 – 128,561 miles
  • 2015 – 123,072 miles
  • 2014 – 116,592 miles
  • 2013 – 110,755 miles
  • 2012 – 108,045 miles
  • 2011 – 104,425 miles
  • 2010 – 89,800 miles
  • 2009 – 68,807 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,519 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear marked (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear marked (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,519 miles (+4,372)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    173,519 miles
    Test number
    259001280001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass169,147 miles (+4,223)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    169,147 miles
    Test number
    727081684056
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass164,924 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    164,924 miles
    Test number
    627915787738
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail164,917 miles (+3,496)4 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,917 miles
    Test number
    163263641387
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175.65.15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass161,421 miles (+3,554)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    161,421 miles
    Test number
    706318901733
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass157,867 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    157,867 miles
    Test number
    239034346383
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail157,867 miles (+4,100)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,867 miles
    Test number
    292738053072
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached bolt (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass153,767 miles (+3,692)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    153,767 miles
    Test number
    811020001632
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass150,075 miles (+59)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    150,075 miles
    Test number
    407510133129
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail150,016 miles (+5,061)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,016 miles
    Test number
    847168026321
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass144,955 miles (+70)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    144,955 miles
    Test number
    983275059419
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail144,885 miles (+4,288)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,885 miles
    Test number
    449701812525
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass140,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    140,597 miles
    Test number
    778609337660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail140,593 miles (+5,326)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,593 miles
    Test number
    336151459225
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass135,267 miles (+6,706)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    135,267 miles
    Test number
    514219164470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass128,561 miles (+5,489)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    128,561 miles
    Test number
    900590866164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass123,072 miles (+6,480)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    123,072 miles
    Test number
    267889985110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass116,592 miles (+5,837)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    116,592 miles
    Test number
    466328484168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass110,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    110,755 miles
    Test number
    298169083424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail110,755 miles (+2,710)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,755 miles
    Test number
    298379883184
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass108,045 miles (+3,620)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    108,045 miles
    Test number
    908693192119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  22. Pass104,425 miles (+14,625)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    104,425 miles
    Test number
    619353081134
    • NoteBoth rear discs slight surface rust

  23. Pass89,800 miles (+20,993)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    89,800 miles
    Test number
    863570990029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass68,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    68,807 miles
    Test number
    214511709176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y8 BJG

Does Y8 BJG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 BJG is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 BJG?
The MOT on Y8 BJG is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 BJG done?
Y8 BJG was recorded at 173,519 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 6,076 miles a year.
Has Y8 BJG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 BJG has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on Y8 BJG 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 Y8 BJG find?
Y8 BJG passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear marked; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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