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Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

550 GMMOT history

550 GM is a silver petrol MINI first used on 30 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 112,745 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

550 GM silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
112,745 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,382 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
550 GM
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

550 GM was last recorded at 112,745 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 702 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,043 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
702 miles
Average per year
3,382 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,745 miles
  • 2024 – 112,043 miles
  • 2023 – 110,949 miles
  • 2022 – 109,679 miles
  • 2018 – 101,651 miles
  • 2017 – 92,020 miles
  • 2016 – 88,033 miles
  • 2015 – 79,194 miles
  • 2014 – 77,710 miles
  • 2013 – 75,348 miles
  • 2011 – 73,283 miles
  • 2010 – 70,439 miles
  • 2009 – 67,870 miles
  • 2008 – 64,022 miles
  • 2007 – 58,704 miles
  • 2006 – 48,289 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,745 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Both door checks stiff and noisy when opening

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front and rear brakes discs surfaces slight pitting and corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Fuel cap rubber sealing oring showing signs of cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 30 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,745 miles (+702)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    112,745 miles
    Test number
    468437662169
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
  2. Pass112,043 miles (+1,094)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    112,043 miles
    Test number
    393271883774
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass110,949 miles (+1,270)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    110,949 miles
    Test number
    591744102988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass109,679 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    109,679 miles
    Test number
    804961750770
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    168817312436
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframes rusty but not holed.
    • AdvisoryFront brake disks grooved and pitted.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  6. PassMileage not read1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    241313602387
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  7. FailMileage not read1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    379761817261
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass101,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    101,651 miles
    Test number
    583406167471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail101,651 miles (+9,631)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,651 miles
    Test number
    942855245529
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass92,020 miles (+28)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    92,020 miles
    Test number
    223276407333
    • AdvisoryBoth door checks stiff and noisy when opening
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brakes discs surfaces slight pitting and corrosion
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber sealing oring showing signs of cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBoth plastic sil covers on outer side not allowing full inspection of outer sils
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing
  11. Fail91,992 miles (+3,959)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,992 miles
    Test number
    263587036123
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth door checks stiff and noisy when opening
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brakes discs surfaces slight pitting and corrosion
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber sealing oring showing signs of cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBoth plastic sil covers on outer side not allowing full inspection of outer sils
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing
  12. Pass88,033 miles (+8,839)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    88,033 miles
    Test number
    890303643765
    • AdvisoryRear nearside & offside brake pipes rusty
  13. Pass79,194 miles (+1,484)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    79,194 miles
    Test number
    624710741518
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake cable insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules clip also missing but still secure (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded
  14. Pass77,710 miles (+339)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    77,710 miles
    Test number
    479211804307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass77,371 miles (+2,023)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    77,371 miles
    Test number
    909094704187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass75,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    75,348 miles
    Test number
    258375183011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail75,348 miles (+2,065)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,348 miles
    Test number
    129584383430
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  18. Pass73,283 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    73,283 miles
    Test number
    339775241470
    • NoteFront tyres close to limit
    • NotePower steering pipes wet with oil
  19. Fail73,283 miles (+2,844)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,283 miles
    Test number
    925785841221
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront tyres close to limit
    • NotePower steering pipes wet with oil
  20. Fail70,439 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,439 miles
    Test number
    641393460219
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass70,439 miles (+2,569)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    70,439 miles
    Test number
    771223660237
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass67,870 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    67,870 miles
    Test number
    180171509305
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  23. Fail67,870 miles (+3,848)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,870 miles
    Test number
    264731009318
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  24. Pass64,022 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    64,022 miles
    Test number
    604793708358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/f steering rack inner joint
  25. Fail64,022 miles (+5,318)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,022 miles
    Test number
    390963308399
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre 2mm
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/f steering rack inner joint
    • NoteTracking needs checking
  26. Pass58,704 miles (+10,415)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    58,704 miles
    Test number
    780025597249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass48,289 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    48,289 miles
    Test number
    284383806358
    • NoteO/s and n/s front and rear tyres worn on iner edges

Questions about 550 GM

What vehicle is registration 550 GM currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 550 GM on a silver petrol MINI first used on 30 Oct 2001. 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 550 GM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 550 GM is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 550 GM?
The MOT on 550 GM is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 550 GM done?
550 GM was recorded at 112,745 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 3,382 miles a year.
Has 550 GM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 550 GM has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on 550 GM 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 550 GM find?
550 GM passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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