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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

L15 FMWMOT history

L15 FMW is a black petrol MINI first used on 17 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 130,717 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

L15 FMW black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
130,717 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,269 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 FMW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 FMW was last recorded at 130,717 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 1,331 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,386 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,331 miles
Average per year
5,269 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,717 miles
  • 2025 – 129,386 miles
  • 2024 – 128,846 miles
  • 2023 – 127,530 miles
  • 2022 – 126,962 miles
  • 2021 – 124,369 miles
  • 2020 – 120,726 miles
  • 2019 – 112,301 miles
  • 2018 – 101,340 miles
  • 2017 – 94,732 miles
  • 2016 – 89,068 miles
  • 2015 – 82,739 miles
  • 2014 – 72,356 miles
  • 2013 – 68,587 miles
  • 2012 – 58,504 miles
  • 2011 – 53,715 miles
  • 2010 – 48,601 miles
  • 2009 – 46,154 miles
  • 2008 – 45,454 miles
  • 2007 – 36,975 miles
  • 2006 – 28,853 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,717 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 11 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    130,717 miles
    Test number
    480826446709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail130,717 miles (+1,331)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,717 miles
    Test number
    226889463914
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass129,386 miles (+540)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    129,386 miles
    Test number
    231394310703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass128,846 miles (+1,316)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    128,846 miles
    Test number
    455119088045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass127,530 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    127,530 miles
    Test number
    920318472721
    • AdvisoryOffside Front spot lamp inop
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail127,522 miles (+560)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,522 miles
    Test number
    165113659906
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front spotlamp inop
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass126,962 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    126,962 miles
    Test number
    381061830033
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail126,957 miles (+2,588)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,957 miles
    Test number
    377302485430
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass124,369 miles (+3,643)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    124,369 miles
    Test number
    961397397019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass120,726 miles (+8,425)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    120,726 miles
    Test number
    892828934937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass112,301 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    112,301 miles
    Test number
    712813979362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail112,300 miles (+10,960)1 dangerous8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,300 miles
    Test number
    739896926335
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested due too condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass101,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    101,340 miles
    Test number
    786527750830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail101,340 miles (+6,608)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,340 miles
    Test number
    507289257711
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass94,732 miles (+5,664)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    94,732 miles
    Test number
    847033116832
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass89,068 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    89,068 miles
    Test number
    287988509642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail88,957 miles (+6,218)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,957 miles
    Test number
    909871255448
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass82,739 miles (+10,383)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    82,739 miles
    Test number
    799408295036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  19. Pass72,356 miles (+3,769)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    72,356 miles
    Test number
    499122394056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass68,587 miles (+10,083)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    68,587 miles
    Test number
    998388893078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,504 miles (+4,789)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    58,504 miles
    Test number
    646568432042
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteSlight bind to o/s/r brake

  22. Pass53,715 miles (+5,114)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    53,715 miles
    Test number
    468944531011
    • NoteSlight bind to o/s/r brake

  23. Pass48,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    48,601 miles
    Test number
    222059310068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail48,601 miles (+2,447)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,601 miles
    Test number
    262299110046
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  25. Pass46,154 miles (+700)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    46,154 miles
    Test number
    110149419095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass45,454 miles (+8,479)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    45,454 miles
    Test number
    470639518490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass36,975 miles (+8,122)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    36,975 miles
    Test number
    950046017394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass28,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    28,853 miles
    Test number
    183365216331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 FMW

Does L15 FMW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 FMW is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 FMW?
The MOT on L15 FMW is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 FMW done?
L15 FMW was recorded at 130,717 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 5,269 miles a year.
Has L15 FMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 FMW has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L15 FMW 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 FMW find?
L15 FMW passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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