MINI
Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,598 cc
L15 LBUMOT history
L15 LBU is a black petrol MINI first used on 9 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 113,730 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 113,730 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,149 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L15 LBU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 9 Mar 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L15 LBU was last recorded at 113,730 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 113,730 miles · 2 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,149 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 113,730 miles
- 2025 – 113,454 miles
- 2024 – 108,188 miles
- 2023 – 97,102 miles
- 2022 – 94,620 miles
- 2021 – 91,252 miles
- 2020 – 88,972 miles
- 2019 – 82,991 miles
- 2018 – 72,155 miles
- 2017 – 60,942 miles
- 2016 – 50,325 miles
- 2015 – 43,058 miles
- 2014 – 37,549 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass113,730 miles
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear indicators faded.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
17 tests since 17 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass113,730 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 113,730 miles
- Test number
- 572161116114
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail113,730 miles (+276)5 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,730 miles
- Test number
- 208876227640
- MajorBoot lid component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass113,454 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 113,454 miles
- Test number
- 368991204424
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Fail113,454 miles (+5,266)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,454 miles
- Test number
- 568547258789
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Pass108,188 miles (+11,086)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 108,188 miles
- Test number
- 408921584647
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass97,102 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 97,102 miles
- Test number
- 622389839031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,102 miles (+2,482)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,102 miles
- Test number
- 679722532575
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass94,620 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 94,620 miles
- Test number
- 652372677434
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail94,620 miles (+3,368)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,620 miles
- Test number
- 411812096877
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass91,252 miles (+2,280)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 91,252 miles
- Test number
- 723900706246
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes of os ns front suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass88,972 miles (+5,981)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 88,972 miles
- Test number
- 566955347750
- AdvisoryExhaust front flexi section slight leak
- AdvisoryN/s/f seat belt starting to fray
- AdvisoryMinor chip in windscreen
Pass82,991 miles (+10,836)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 82,991 miles
- Test number
- 559030407214
- AdvisoryChip in windscreen.
- AdvisoryExhaust front flexi section in poor condition and slight leak.
- AdvisoryN/s/f seatbelt starting to fray.
- AdvisoryRear indicators faded.
Pass72,155 miles (+11,213)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2019
- Odometer
- 72,155 miles
- Test number
- 327743799502
- AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi section in poor condition and slight leak.
- AdvisoryN/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edges.
- AdvisoryRear indicators faded.
Pass60,942 miles (+10,617)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2018
- Odometer
- 60,942 miles
- Test number
- 216294834108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,325 miles (+7,267)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2017
- Odometer
- 50,325 miles
- Test number
- 257130146263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,058 miles (+5,509)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 43,058 miles
- Test number
- 659961055040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,549 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 37,549 miles
- Test number
- 265808444063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L15 LBU
- Does L15 LBU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 LBU is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L15 LBU?
- The MOT on L15 LBU is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L15 LBU done?
- L15 LBU was recorded at 113,730 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 6,149 miles a year.
- Has L15 LBU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L15 LBU has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on L15 LBU 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 LBU find?
- L15 LBU passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; oil leak, but not excessive.
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