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MINI Cooper S

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,600 cc

GAM 887MOT history

GAM 887 is a silver petrol MINI Cooper S first used on 21 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 88,532 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

GAM 887 silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
88,532 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,993 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
GAM 887
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper S
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
21 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

GAM 887 was last recorded at 88,532 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 4,251 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
84,281 miles · 13 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
4,251 miles
Average per year
5,993 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,532 miles
  • 2024 – 84,281 miles
  • 2023 – 81,720 miles
  • 2022 – 76,116 miles
  • 2021 – 69,315 miles
  • 2020 – 62,530 miles
  • 2019 – 55,202 miles
  • 2018 – 50,601 miles
  • 2017 – 46,001 miles
  • 2016 – 31,642 miles
  • 2015 – 24,581 miles
  • 2014 – 19,640 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,532 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 15 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,532 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    88,532 miles
    Test number
    272706582874
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail88,532 miles (+4,251)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,532 miles
    Test number
    662285620984
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass84,281 miles (+2,561)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    84,281 miles
    Test number
    490040095126
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Washer jet poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass81,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    81,720 miles
    Test number
    928785040386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail81,716 miles (+5,600)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,716 miles
    Test number
    871205710430
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass76,116 miles (+6,801)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    76,116 miles
    Test number
    769889601824
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

  7. Pass69,315 miles (+6,785)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    69,315 miles
    Test number
    918916185174
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass62,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    62,530 miles
    Test number
    453946770768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail62,530 miles (+7,328)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,530 miles
    Test number
    737048700244
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass55,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    55,202 miles
    Test number
    320703217162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail55,202 miles (+4,601)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,202 miles
    Test number
    985548371910
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass50,601 miles (+4,600)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    50,601 miles
    Test number
    612917637756
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass46,001 miles (+14,359)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    46,001 miles
    Test number
    780841890122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted

  14. Pass31,642 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    31,642 miles
    Test number
    542896366340
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  15. Fail31,641 miles (+7,060)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,641 miles
    Test number
    613147814771
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass24,581 miles (+4,941)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    24,581 miles
    Test number
    195670695446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    19,640 miles
    Test number
    798525834193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about GAM 887

What vehicle is registration GAM 887 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show GAM 887 on a silver petrol MINI Cooper S first used on 21 Oct 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 GAM 887 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on GAM 887 is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on GAM 887?
The MOT on GAM 887 is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has GAM 887 done?
GAM 887 was recorded at 88,532 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 5,993 miles a year.
Has GAM 887 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. GAM 887 has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on GAM 887 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 GAM 887 find?
GAM 887 passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside front coil spring corroded; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal, and 2 more.

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