When is the MOT due on BK08 LFV?

The MOT for BK08 LFV is due 24 March 2027 (283 days away).

DVLA records show the tax status of BK08 LFV as: Taxed.

How many MOT tests has BK08 LFV had?

BK08 LFV has 22 recorded MOT tests: 16 passed and 6 failed.

What is the mileage of BK08 LFV?

The last recorded mileage at MOT was 11526 miles.

BK08 LFV – 2008 MINI MOT History & Check

Vehicle details

Make & model: MINI
Year: 2008
Fuel: PETROL

Colour: WHITE
Engine: 1598 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026): Taxed

MOT status (as of 11 June 2026): Valid
MOT due: 24 March 2027 (283 days away)
Last recorded mileage: 11,526 mi

AI verdict AVOID 42/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2008 Mini has 22 MOT tests on record with a 73% pass rate and 11,526 miles. The extremely low annual mileage of 3,516 miles over 18 years is a significant red flag for a vehicle of this age.

The vehicle shows extremely low annual mileage, averaging only 3,516 miles per year over 18 years, with a significant drop to just 631 miles between March 2023 and March 2024.

Things to check

Extremely low annual mileage (3,516 mi/yr) for an 18-year-old vehicle.
Recurring major failures in critical safety systems (brakes, suspension, exhaust).
Dangerous tyre defect (exposed ply, Mar 2020) and seatbelt damage (Mar 2023).
High-likelihood of head gasket and timing chain issues, common for this model.

Working in its favour

Valid MOT until March 2027, indicating current roadworthiness.
No recent MOT failures or dangerous defects since the last test.
Consistent mileage trajectory, despite low annual usage.
No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the MOT record.

Mileage history

MOT test history — 16/22 passed

Date	Result	Mileage	Defects & advisories
Mar 2011	PASS	11,526 mi	None recorded
Apr 2012	FAIL	16,657 mi	FAIL Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a) FAIL Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) USER ENTERED Items removed from driver's view prior to test USER ENTERED Uneven wear to rear tyres
Apr 2012	PASS	16,657 mi	ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) USER ENTERED Uneven wear to rear tyres
Apr 2013	FAIL	22,981 mi	FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Apr 2013	PASS	22,981 mi	ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Mar 2014	PASS	29,164 mi	ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Mar 2015	PASS	33,847 mi	None recorded
Mar 2016	PASS	39,875 mi	None recorded
Mar 2017	FAIL	42,247 mi	FAIL Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) FAIL Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Mar 2017	PASS	42,247 mi	None recorded
Mar 2018	PASS	43,021 mi	None recorded
Mar 2019	PASS	45,179 mi	None recorded
Mar 2020	FAIL	50,117 mi	DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges/ shoulders ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
Mar 2020	PASS	50,119 mi	None recorded
Feb 2021	PASS	54,473 mi	None recorded
Mar 2022	FAIL	60,581 mi	MAJOR Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Mar 2022	PASS	60,583 mi	None recorded
Mar 2023	PASS	62,320 mi	ADVISORY Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Mar 2024	PASS	62,951 mi	ADVISORY Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Mar 2025	FAIL	63,300 mi	MAJOR Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) ADVISORY Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a)) ADVISORY Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both (6.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MINOR Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Mar 2025	PASS	63,301 mi	ADVISORY Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a)) ADVISORY Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both (6.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MINOR Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Mar 2026	PASS	63,989 mi	ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i)) MINOR Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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