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MINI Cooper D

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

Y8 YAMMOT history

Y8 YAM is a silver diesel MINI Cooper D first used on 20 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 28,202 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

Y8 YAM silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
28,202 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,059 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 YAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper D
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 YAM was last recorded at 28,202 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 429 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
27,773 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
429 miles
Average per year
2,059 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 28,202 miles
  • 2024 – 27,773 miles
  • 2023 – 27,060 miles
  • 2022 – 24,860 miles
  • 2021 – 23,442 miles
  • 2020 – 21,509 miles
  • 2019 – 18,706 miles
  • 2018 – 17,043 miles
  • 2016 – 11,399 miles
  • 2015 – 7,306 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,202 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 19 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,202 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    28,202 miles
    Test number
    449352731068
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail28,202 miles (+429)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,202 miles
    Test number
    139986530064
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass27,773 miles (+713)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    27,773 miles
    Test number
    336788020890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass27,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    27,060 miles
    Test number
    686811450656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail27,060 miles (+2,200)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,060 miles
    Test number
    322755316905
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In between tread (2012) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass24,860 miles (+1,418)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    24,860 miles
    Test number
    364046177369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear in between tread. (2012) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass23,442 miles (+1,933)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    23,442 miles
    Test number
    533713839929
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass21,509 miles (+2,803)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    21,509 miles
    Test number
    790222729381
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass18,706 miles (+1,663)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    18,706 miles
    Test number
    590596770868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass17,043 miles (+1,120)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    17,043 miles
    Test number
    748825367242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass15,923 miles (+4,524)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    15,923 miles
    Test number
    976897058560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass11,399 miles (+4,093)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    11,399 miles
    Test number
    832247190079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  13. Pass7,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    7,306 miles
    Test number
    330250763896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y8 YAM

Does Y8 YAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 YAM is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y8 YAM?
The MOT on Y8 YAM is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 YAM done?
Y8 YAM was recorded at 28,202 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 2,059 miles a year.
Has Y8 YAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 YAM has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on Y8 YAM 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 YAM find?
Y8 YAM passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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