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Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc

BL56 BUEMOT history

BL56 BUE is a grey petrol MINI first used on 10 Jan 2007. Its MOT expired on 5 Nov 2025 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 103,599 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Nov 2025
Mileage
103,599 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2024
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,600 mi
Average between MOTs
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Mileage history

BL56 BUE was last recorded at 103,599 miles on 6 Nov 2024, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,595 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
5,600 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,599 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,599 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    103,599 miles
    Test number
    180817752900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail103,595 miles (+877)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,595 miles
    Test number
    156012932690
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass102,718 miles (+4,862)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    102,718 miles
    Test number
    892138545759
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass97,856 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    97,856 miles
    Test number
    426677553599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail97,822 miles (+4,578)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,822 miles
    Test number
    646491231486
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass93,244 miles (+6,326)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    93,244 miles
    Test number
    517301951741
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Pass86,918 miles (+4,712)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    86,918 miles
    Test number
    102986341644
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass82,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    82,206 miles
    Test number
    816605552338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail82,206 miles (+7,421)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,206 miles
    Test number
    158836772078
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass74,785 miles (+6,637)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    74,785 miles
    Test number
    302488187762
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres close to legal limit

  11. Pass68,148 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    68,148 miles
    Test number
    643765053438
    • AdvisoryRear brakes slightly sticking
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both rears (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  12. Fail68,148 miles (+4,466)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,148 miles
    Test number
    447071624513
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brakes slightly sticking
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both rears (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  13. Pass63,682 miles (+3,648)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    63,682 miles
    Test number
    461781816482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,034 miles (+9,656)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    60,034 miles
    Test number
    444437953074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,378 miles (+10,071)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    50,378 miles
    Test number
    779273984260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,307 miles (+3,371)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    40,307 miles
    Test number
    157264283242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,936 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    36,936 miles
    Test number
    776615723046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Fail36,936 miles (+4,718)2 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,936 miles
    Test number
    758295823087
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass32,218 miles (+7,198)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    32,218 miles
    Test number
    197977512471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteSlight perishing in both rear tyre treads,n/s being the worst

  20. Pass25,020 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    25,020 miles
    Test number
    658231541010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteAdvise rear tyres are showing signs of ageing

  21. Fail25,020 miles (+3,933)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,020 miles
    Test number
    136791941092
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteAdvise rear tyres are showing signs of ageing

  22. Pass21,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    21,087 miles
    Test number
    910112940074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about BL56 BUE

When is the MOT due on BL56 BUE?
The MOT on BL56 BUE expired on 5 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has BL56 BUE done?
BL56 BUE was recorded at 103,599 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2024, an average of 5,600 miles a year.
Has BL56 BUE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. BL56 BUE has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on BL56 BUE 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 BL56 BUE find?
BL56 BUE passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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