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Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,560 cc

L15 BTUMOT history

L15 BTU is a black diesel MINI first used on 30 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 169,273 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

L15 BTU black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2027
Mileage
169,273 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,165 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 BTU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 BTU was last recorded at 169,273 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 1,800 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,473 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,800 miles
Average per year
6,165 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,273 miles
  • 2025 – 167,473 miles
  • 2024 – 165,023 miles
  • 2023 – 163,231 miles
  • 2022 – 158,593 miles
  • 2021 – 148,025 miles
  • 2020 – 143,304 miles
  • 2019 – 139,614 miles
  • 2018 – 134,049 miles
  • 2017 – 127,779 miles
  • 2016 – 121,696 miles
  • 2015 – 115,877 miles
  • 2014 – 108,294 miles
  • 2013 – 99,164 miles
  • 2012 – 91,709 miles
  • 2011 – 83,162 miles
  • 2010 – 71,213 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,273 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,273 miles (+1,800)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    169,273 miles
    Test number
    563586405888
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass167,473 miles (+2,450)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    167,473 miles
    Test number
    909067824052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass165,023 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    165,023 miles
    Test number
    560998466654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail165,021 miles (+1,790)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,021 miles
    Test number
    497717359000
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass163,231 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    163,231 miles
    Test number
    240071636326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail163,230 miles (+4,637)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,230 miles
    Test number
    540762526201
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass158,593 miles (+10,568)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    158,593 miles
    Test number
    192166954414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass148,025 miles (+4,721)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    148,025 miles
    Test number
    673586341384
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight bind from o/s/r brake

  9. Pass143,304 miles (+3,690)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    143,304 miles
    Test number
    656115566917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass139,614 miles (+5,565)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    139,614 miles
    Test number
    995708078830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass134,049 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    134,049 miles
    Test number
    110976158813
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail134,037 miles (+6,258)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,037 miles
    Test number
    851724056116
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass127,779 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    127,779 miles
    Test number
    629725043093
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail127,779 miles (+6,083)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,779 miles
    Test number
    381678792711
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass121,696 miles (+5,819)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    121,696 miles
    Test number
    630687966759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass115,877 miles (+7,583)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    115,877 miles
    Test number
    847526135278
    • NoteRear tyres wearing uneven

  17. Pass108,294 miles (+9,130)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    108,294 miles
    Test number
    296198644214
    • 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)

  18. Pass99,164 miles (+7,455)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    99,164 miles
    Test number
    928537153207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass91,709 miles (+8,547)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    91,709 miles
    Test number
    975532122301
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteWipers split

  20. Pass83,162 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    83,162 miles
    Test number
    515872521305
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront discs are below BMW's minium thickness
    • NoteWipers are split

  21. Fail83,162 miles (+11,949)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,162 miles
    Test number
    795992221376
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront discs are below BMW's minium thickness
    • NoteWipers are split

  22. Pass71,213 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    71,213 miles
    Test number
    422787220378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Fail71,213 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,213 miles
    Test number
    763027620373
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about L15 BTU

Does L15 BTU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 BTU is valid until 23 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 BTU?
The MOT on L15 BTU is valid until 23 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 BTU done?
L15 BTU was recorded at 169,273 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 6,165 miles a year.
Has L15 BTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 BTU has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L15 BTU 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 L15 BTU find?
L15 BTU passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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