MINI
Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc
L16 MXMMOT history
L16 MXM is a black petrol MINI first used on 28 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 186,783 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jan 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Jan 2023
- Mileage
- 186,783 mi
- At MOT on 12 Apr 2019
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 8,208 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L16 MXM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 28 Sept 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Jan 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Jan 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
L16 MXM was last recorded at 186,783 miles on 12 Apr 2019, 4,078 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2018.
- Previous MOT
- 182,705 miles · 11 Apr 2018
- Between the last two tests
- 4,078 miles
- Average per year
- 8,208 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2019 – 186,783 miles
- 2018 – 182,705 miles
- 2017 – 180,236 miles
- 2016 – 174,486 miles
- 2015 – 167,698 miles
- 2014 – 160,751 miles
- 2013 – 155,446 miles
- 2012 – 149,164 miles
- 2011 – 142,824 miles
- 2010 – 133,022 miles
- 2009 – 122,628 miles
- 2008 – 110,678 miles
- 2006 – 84,800 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
22 tests since 8 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 134591754665
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
FailMileage not read7 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 540541792599
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
FailMileage not read6 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 215045150254
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear track rod/tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust rattle against body
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
PassMileage not read2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 861868721573
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass186,783 miles (+4,078)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 186,783 miles
- Test number
- 662070005714
- AdvisoryDamp around lower PAS pipes
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak nearside driveshaft
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside rear wheel slight bind
Pass182,705 miles (+2,469)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 182,705 miles
- Test number
- 763855693455
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass180,236 miles (+5,750)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 180,236 miles
- Test number
- 132465044944
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Pass174,486 miles (+6,788)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 174,486 miles
- Test number
- 895877751797
- AdvisoryAll tyres close to limits on inner edges
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass167,698 miles (+6,947)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 167,698 miles
- Test number
- 648768265062
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteN/s rear tyre starting to perish & wear unevenly
- NoteO/s rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge
Pass160,751 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 160,751 miles
- Test number
- 467459864003
- NoteBoth front strut top mount bearings worn and sticking when turning steering
Fail160,751 miles (+5,305)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,751 miles
- Test number
- 696765364039
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteBoth front strut top mount bearings worn and sticking when turning steering
Pass155,446 miles1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 155,446 miles
- Test number
- 919341553028
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteFront brake discs corroded
- NoteFront number plate cracked but not likely to be misread
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail155,446 miles (+6,282)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,446 miles
- Test number
- 118191353073
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteFront brake discs corroded
- NoteFront number plate cracked but not likely to be misread
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass149,164 miles (+77)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 149,164 miles
- Test number
- 458676352082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail149,087 miles (+6,263)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,087 miles
- Test number
- 295863152023
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteFront brake discs badly corroded on inner faces
Pass142,824 miles (+191)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 142,824 miles
- Test number
- 985373351046
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail142,633 miles (+9,611)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,633 miles
- Test number
- 907572041069
- FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass133,022 miles (+10,394)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 133,022 miles
- Test number
- 560750350032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,628 miles (+65)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 122,628 miles
- Test number
- 114074259007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,563 miles (+11,885)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,563 miles
- Test number
- 494231159004
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass110,678 miles (+25,878)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 110,678 miles
- Test number
- 562952828092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,800 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 84,800 miles
- Test number
- 613002916390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L16 MXM
- Does L16 MXM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L16 MXM expired on 24 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L16 MXM?
- The MOT on L16 MXM expired on 24 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L16 MXM done?
- L16 MXM was recorded at 186,783 miles at its MOT on 12 Apr 2019, an average of 8,208 miles a year.
- Has L16 MXM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L16 MXM has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2022.
- Has the mileage on L16 MXM 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 L16 MXM find?
- L16 MXM passed its latest MOT on 25 Jan 2022 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.
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