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Orange · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

551 BAOMOT history

551 BAO is an orange diesel MINI first used on 20 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 138,519 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

551 BAO orange MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
138,519 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,777 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
551 BAO
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MINI
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
20 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

551 BAO was last recorded at 138,519 miles on 1 May 2026, 6,096 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
132,423 miles · 22 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,096 miles
Average per year
6,777 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,519 miles
  • 2025 – 132,423 miles
  • 2024 – 121,879 miles
  • 2023 – 116,987 miles
  • 2022 – 113,030 miles
  • 2021 – 108,400 miles
  • 2018 – 101,805 miles
  • 2017 – 89,187 miles
  • 2016 – 72,555 miles
  • 2015 – 65,677 miles
  • 2014 – 57,551 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,519 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge/shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 20 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,519 miles (+6,096)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    138,519 miles
    Test number
    225091462034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge/shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass132,423 miles (+10,544)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    132,423 miles
    Test number
    916919245992
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass121,879 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    121,879 miles
    Test number
    866901648262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge metal objects in tread (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail121,879 miles (+4,892)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,879 miles
    Test number
    577967542619
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge metal objects in tread (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass116,987 miles (+3,957)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    116,987 miles
    Test number
    234656965152
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass113,030 miles (+4,630)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    113,030 miles
    Test number
    731885947916
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass108,400 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    108,400 miles
    Test number
    196708386183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass108,386 miles (+6,581)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    108,386 miles
    Test number
    464361879725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass101,805 miles (+12,618)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    101,805 miles
    Test number
    556954657996
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass89,187 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    89,187 miles
    Test number
    965124919785
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot top mount bearing (2.7.4)

  11. Fail89,187 miles (+16,632)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,187 miles
    Test number
    111011546976
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot top mount bearing (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot top mount bearing (2.7.4)

  12. Pass72,555 miles (+6,878)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    72,555 miles
    Test number
    984005545853
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass65,677 miles (+8,126)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    65,677 miles
    Test number
    977143005231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,551 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    57,551 miles
    Test number
    356880044176
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about 551 BAO

What vehicle is registration 551 BAO currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 551 BAO on an orange diesel MINI first used on 20 May 2011. 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 551 BAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 551 BAO is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on 551 BAO?
The MOT on 551 BAO is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 551 BAO done?
551 BAO was recorded at 138,519 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 6,777 miles a year.
Has 551 BAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 551 BAO has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on 551 BAO 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 551 BAO find?
551 BAO passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge/shoulder.

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