MINI
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc
L18 BUDMOT history
L18 BUD is a black petrol MINI first used on 10 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 82,101 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 May 2027
- Mileage
- 82,101 mi
- At MOT on 8 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,624 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 BUD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 10 Aug 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 BUD was last recorded at 82,101 miles on 8 May 2026, 722 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 81,379 miles · 28 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 722 miles
- Average per year
- 2,624 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 82,101 miles
- 2025 – 81,379 miles
- 2021 – 81,105 miles
- 2019 – 80,026 miles
- 2018 – 79,352 miles
- 2017 – 77,784 miles
- 2016 – 76,759 miles
- 2015 – 71,143 miles
- 2014 – 68,622 miles
- 2013 – 67,429 miles
- 2012 – 66,123 miles
- 2011 – 64,401 miles
- 2010 – 63,930 miles
- 2009 – 52,652 miles
- 2008 – 35,590 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass82,101 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs inner faces corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
19 tests since 15 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass82,101 miles (+722)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2027
- Odometer
- 82,101 miles
- Test number
- 416906136028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,379 miles (+274)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 81,379 miles
- Test number
- 407298881960
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,105 miles (+7)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 81,105 miles
- Test number
- 161444043216
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak,power steering?
Fail81,098 miles (+1,072)1 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,098 miles
- Test number
- 702836799166
- MajorDriver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak,power steering?
Pass80,026 miles (+674)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 80,026 miles
- Test number
- 799429610308
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass79,352 miles (+1,568)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 79,352 miles
- Test number
- 589646132372
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass77,784 miles (+1,025)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 77,784 miles
- Test number
- 220784492710
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded multiple (3.6.B.2c)
Pass76,759 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 76,759 miles
- Test number
- 603100031831
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes greased unable to properly inspect
Fail76,759 miles (+5,616)2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,759 miles
- Test number
- 514058743854
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes greased unable to properly inspect
Pass71,143 miles (+2,521)5 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2016
- Odometer
- 71,143 miles
- Test number
- 767614735190
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteRear brake discs slightly worn
- NoteRear tyres tread slightly feathered
- NoteSlight oil leak
Pass68,622 miles (+1,193)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2015
- Odometer
- 68,622 miles
- Test number
- 886985334141
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteSlight oil leak
Pass67,429 miles (+1,306)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2014
- Odometer
- 67,429 miles
- Test number
- 196074333176
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass66,123 miles (+1,722)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2013
- Odometer
- 66,123 miles
- Test number
- 915395332129
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
Pass64,401 miles (+301)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2012
- Odometer
- 64,401 miles
- Test number
- 126746331133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,100 miles (+170)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,100 miles
- Test number
- 546483331177
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass63,930 miles (+161)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2011
- Odometer
- 63,930 miles
- Test number
- 274775130437
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,769 miles (+11,117)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,769 miles
- Test number
- 663020230141
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass52,652 miles (+17,062)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2010
- Odometer
- 52,652 miles
- Test number
- 771454539182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,590 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 35,590 miles
- Test number
- 151218828273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L18 BUD
- Does L18 BUD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 BUD is valid until 7 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L18 BUD?
- The MOT on L18 BUD is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L18 BUD done?
- L18 BUD was recorded at 82,101 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 2,624 miles a year.
- Has L18 BUD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 BUD has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2021.
- Has the mileage on L18 BUD 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 L18 BUD find?
- L18 BUD passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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