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MINI Cooper S

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

Y9 BVBMOT history

Y9 BVB is a grey petrol MINI Cooper S first used on 25 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 65,856 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
65,856 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,388 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y9 BVB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper S
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
25 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y9 BVB was last recorded at 65,856 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 859 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Sept 2016: 54,346 miles, lower than 54,846 miles on 19 Sept 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
64,997 miles · 30 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
859 miles
Average per year
2,388 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,856 miles
  • 2025 – 64,997 miles
  • 2024 – 64,306 miles
  • 2023 – 63,546 miles
  • 2022 – 62,837 miles
  • 2021 – 61,887 miles
  • 2019 – 60,209 miles
  • 2018 – 59,124 miles
  • 2017 – 57,277 miles
  • 2016 – 54,346 miles
  • 2015 – 52,560 miles
  • 2014 – 51,016 miles
  • 2013 – 48,358 miles
  • 2012 – 40,703 miles
  • 2010 – 36,428 miles
  • 2009 – 26,313 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,856 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 7 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,856 miles (+859)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    65,856 miles
    Test number
    174735624580
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass64,997 miles (+691)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    64,997 miles
    Test number
    758499444703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass64,306 miles (+760)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    64,306 miles
    Test number
    510741917191
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
  4. Pass63,546 miles (+709)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    63,546 miles
    Test number
    712322607239
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass62,837 miles (+950)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    62,837 miles
    Test number
    462138868846
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass61,887 miles (+1,678)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    61,887 miles
    Test number
    463338370388
    • AdvisoryElectronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))
  7. Pass60,209 miles (+1,085)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    60,209 miles
    Test number
    618886066104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass59,124 miles (+1,847)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    59,124 miles
    Test number
    467646386781
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2
  9. Pass57,277 miles (+2,931)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    57,277 miles
    Test number
    193399840844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,346 miles (-500)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    54,346 miles
    Test number
    114557758968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail54,846 miles (+2,286)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,846 miles
    Test number
    439366031694
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass52,560 miles (+1,544)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    52,560 miles
    Test number
    357400195538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,016 miles (+2,658)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    51,016 miles
    Test number
    547699954282
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge within the limit.
  14. Pass48,358 miles (+951)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    48,358 miles
    Test number
    138194473295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    47,407 miles
    Test number
    687563263156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail47,407 miles (+6,704)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,407 miles
    Test number
    768501563162
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass40,703 miles (+4,275)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    40,703 miles
    Test number
    855792832030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,428 miles (+10,115)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    36,428 miles
    Test number
    560516080292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    26,313 miles
    Test number
    752100089239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y9 BVB

Does Y9 BVB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y9 BVB is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y9 BVB?
The MOT on Y9 BVB is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y9 BVB done?
Y9 BVB was recorded at 65,856 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 2,388 miles a year.
Has Y9 BVB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y9 BVB has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2016.
Has the mileage on Y9 BVB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Sept 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y9 BVB find?
Y9 BVB passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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