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Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

L15 BWRMOT history

L15 BWR is a blue petrol MINI first used on 16 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 6 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 138,579 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2022.

L15 BWR blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Mar 2023
Mileage
138,579 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2022
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,642 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 BWR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 BWR was last recorded at 138,579 miles on 7 Mar 2022, 3,511 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,068 miles · 26 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
3,511 miles
Average per year
6,642 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 138,579 miles
  • 2021 – 135,068 miles
  • 2020 – 129,599 miles
  • 2019 – 120,076 miles
  • 2018 – 114,363 miles
  • 2017 – 106,638 miles
  • 2016 – 101,435 miles
  • 2015 – 99,805 miles
  • 2014 – 97,199 miles
  • 2013 – 94,541 miles
  • 2012 – 88,600 miles
  • 2011 – 82,524 miles
  • 2010 – 72,657 miles
  • 2009 – 65,522 miles
  • 2008 – 58,806 miles
  • 2007 – 45,223 miles
  • 2006 – 32,302 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,579 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded
  • AdvisoryOil leak engine/gearbox

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,579 miles (+3,511)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    138,579 miles
    Test number
    742892711856
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine/gearbox
  2. Pass135,068 miles (+5,469)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    135,068 miles
    Test number
    125495487153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass129,599 miles (+9,523)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    129,599 miles
    Test number
    358467041774
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM,REAR BUSH AHS SLIGHT PLAY... (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM,REAR BUSH HAS SLIGHT PLAY... (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryREAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD IS INSECURE...
  4. Pass120,076 miles (+5,713)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    120,076 miles
    Test number
    312741666972
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective centre clamp allowing exhaust to bang (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. Pass114,363 miles (+7,725)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    114,363 miles
    Test number
    373138396489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass106,638 miles (+5,203)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    106,638 miles
    Test number
    219373849073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass101,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    101,435 miles
    Test number
    332198871459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail101,435 miles (+1,630)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,435 miles
    Test number
    321355246636
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  9. Pass99,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    99,805 miles
    Test number
    265390405118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail99,805 miles (+2,606)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,805 miles
    Test number
    665659495056
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  11. Pass97,199 miles (+2,658)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    97,199 miles
    Test number
    475107204116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass94,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    94,541 miles
    Test number
    767365693097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail94,541 miles (+5,941)11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,541 miles
    Test number
    715453693034
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  14. Pass88,600 miles (+6,076)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    88,600 miles
    Test number
    668726342004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,524 miles (+9,867)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    82,524 miles
    Test number
    607453361021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,657 miles (+7,135)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    72,657 miles
    Test number
    430222260072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,522 miles (+6,716)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    65,522 miles
    Test number
    590431269043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,806 miles (+13,583)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    58,806 miles
    Test number
    164693668083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,223 miles (+12,921)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    45,223 miles
    Test number
    432075557057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    32,302 miles
    Test number
    310816766028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 BWR

Does L15 BWR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L15 BWR expired on 6 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L15 BWR?
The MOT on L15 BWR expired on 6 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L15 BWR done?
L15 BWR was recorded at 138,579 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2022, an average of 6,642 miles a year.
Has L15 BWR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 BWR has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2016.
Has the mileage on L15 BWR 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 BWR find?
L15 BWR passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; fuel tank strap corroded, and 1 more.

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