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White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,560 cc

L11 BFNMOT history

L11 BFN is a white diesel MINI first used on 19 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 173,130 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

L11 BFN white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 May 2027
Mileage
173,130 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,785 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L11 BFN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L11 BFN was last recorded at 173,130 miles on 28 May 2026, 6,905 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,225 miles · 27 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,905 miles
Average per year
6,785 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,130 miles
  • 2025 – 166,225 miles
  • 2024 – 161,767 miles
  • 2023 – 157,358 miles
  • 2022 – 146,371 miles
  • 2021 – 135,652 miles
  • 2020 – 129,196 miles
  • 2019 – 125,824 miles
  • 2018 – 121,511 miles
  • 2017 – 118,059 miles
  • 2016 – 113,845 miles
  • 2015 – 110,216 miles
  • 2014 – 105,195 miles
  • 2013 – 97,869 miles
  • 2012 – 89,467 miles
  • 2011 – 69,647 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,130 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,130 miles (+6,905)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    173,130 miles
    Test number
    237890782251
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass166,225 miles (+4,458)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2026
    Odometer
    166,225 miles
    Test number
    499236433230
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass161,767 miles (+4,409)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    161,767 miles
    Test number
    584130325584
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass157,358 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    157,358 miles
    Test number
    401074727398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail157,350 miles (+10,979)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,350 miles
    Test number
    984819664133
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass146,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    146,371 miles
    Test number
    847267997296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail146,371 miles (+10,719)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,371 miles
    Test number
    246142580158
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass135,652 miles (+6,456)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2022
    Odometer
    135,652 miles
    Test number
    555758419179
    • AdvisoryKnocking noise from suspension no play detected

  9. Pass129,196 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    129,196 miles
    Test number
    279988773242
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail129,196 miles (+3,372)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,196 miles
    Test number
    532534216166
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass125,824 miles (+439)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    125,824 miles
    Test number
    112285617153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass125,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    125,385 miles
    Test number
    534634376953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail125,385 miles (+3,874)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,385 miles
    Test number
    986771174437
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass121,511 miles (+3,452)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    121,511 miles
    Test number
    785834450350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass118,059 miles (+4,214)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    118,059 miles
    Test number
    770453115351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass113,845 miles (+3,629)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    113,845 miles
    Test number
    539093009598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass110,216 miles (+5,021)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    110,216 miles
    Test number
    856681225041
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAll 4 brake discs worn/corroded
    • NoteWipers smear/judder

  18. Pass105,195 miles (+7,326)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    105,195 miles
    Test number
    896932524053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass97,869 miles (+8,402)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    97,869 miles
    Test number
    149565323035
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass89,467 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    89,467 miles
    Test number
    368562232049
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades split but clearing screen

  21. Fail89,467 miles (+19,820)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,467 miles
    Test number
    475682032058
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades split but clearing screen

  22. Pass69,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    69,647 miles
    Test number
    456996051098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail69,647 miles2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,647 miles
    Test number
    578196151010
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about L11 BFN

Does L11 BFN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L11 BFN is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L11 BFN?
The MOT on L11 BFN is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L11 BFN done?
L11 BFN was recorded at 173,130 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 6,785 miles a year.
Has L11 BFN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L11 BFN has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2023.
Has the mileage on L11 BFN 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 L11 BFN find?
L11 BFN passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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