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MINI (R57)

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc

3 DLEMOT history

3 DLE is a black petrol MINI (R57) first used on 14 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 102,217 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

3 DLE black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
102,217 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,793 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
3 DLE
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MINI
Model
(R57)
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
14 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

3 DLE was last recorded at 102,217 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,213 miles · 11 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
5,793 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,217 miles
  • 2025 – 95,447 miles
  • 2024 – 88,249 miles
  • 2023 – 85,485 miles
  • 2022 – 83,237 miles
  • 2021 – 72,721 miles
  • 2020 – 63,695 miles
  • 2019 – 50,412 miles
  • 2018 – 41,125 miles
  • 2017 – 37,925 miles
  • 2016 – 34,390 miles
  • 2015 – 31,371 miles
  • 2014 – 28,241 miles
  • 2013 – 25,629 miles
  • 2012 – 21,211 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,217 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak waterpumpRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,217 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    102,217 miles
    Test number
    925346385159
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak waterpump
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail102,213 miles (+6,766)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,213 miles
    Test number
    927254703652
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak waterpump
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass95,447 miles (+7,198)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    95,447 miles
    Test number
    927172383736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass88,249 miles (+2,764)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    88,249 miles
    Test number
    651150539081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass85,485 miles (+2,248)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    85,485 miles
    Test number
    151244421581
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass83,237 miles (+10,516)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    83,237 miles
    Test number
    273163091176
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass72,721 miles (+9,026)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    72,721 miles
    Test number
    776250711374
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass63,695 miles (+13,283)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    63,695 miles
    Test number
    437105880848
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass50,412 miles (+9,287)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    50,412 miles
    Test number
    453897833969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,125 miles (+3,200)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2019
    Odometer
    41,125 miles
    Test number
    734660876711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,925 miles (+3,535)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    37,925 miles
    Test number
    255249527988
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted

  12. Pass34,390 miles (+3,019)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    34,390 miles
    Test number
    606718577500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass31,371 miles (+3,130)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    31,371 miles
    Test number
    766592335141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,241 miles (+2,612)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    28,241 miles
    Test number
    535380444105
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  15. Pass25,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    25,629 miles
    Test number
    578071243199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail25,629 miles (+4,418)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,629 miles
    Test number
    779211243158
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass21,211 miles (+157)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    21,211 miles
    Test number
    135599442130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    21,054 miles
    Test number
    739123502181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 3 DLE

What vehicle is registration 3 DLE currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 3 DLE on a black petrol MINI (R57) first used on 14 Apr 2009. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 3 DLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 3 DLE is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 3 DLE?
The MOT on 3 DLE is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 3 DLE done?
3 DLE was recorded at 102,217 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 5,793 miles a year.
Has 3 DLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 3 DLE has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on 3 DLE 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 3 DLE find?
3 DLE passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: coolant leak waterpump; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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