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Black · Petrol · 2016 · 1,499 cc

L18 BYSMOT history

L18 BYS is a black petrol MINI Cooper first used on 2 Feb 2016. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 41,652 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

L18 BYS black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
41,652 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,721 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 BYS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
2 Feb 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 BYS was last recorded at 41,652 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 4,611 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
37,041 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,611 miles
Average per year
4,721 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,652 miles
  • 2025 – 37,041 miles
  • 2024 – 32,221 miles
  • 2023 – 26,283 miles
  • 2022 – 21,511 miles
  • 2021 – 15,791 miles
  • 2020 – 11,881 miles
  • 2019 – 8,796 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,652 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 8 Oct 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,652 miles (+4,611)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    41,652 miles
    Test number
    455578691501
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass37,041 miles (+4,820)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    37,041 miles
    Test number
    306234717052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass32,221 miles (+5,938)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    32,221 miles
    Test number
    224151056057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass26,283 miles (+4,772)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    26,283 miles
    Test number
    795954246863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass21,511 miles (+5,720)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    21,511 miles
    Test number
    221226898183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass15,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    15,791 miles
    Test number
    899006677918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail15,791 miles (+3,910)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,791 miles
    Test number
    139955876665
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perishing cracks down to chords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perishing cracks down to chords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass11,881 miles (+3,085)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    11,881 miles
    Test number
    170629026726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass8,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    8,796 miles
    Test number
    713938763850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 BYS

Does L18 BYS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 BYS is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 BYS?
The MOT on L18 BYS is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 BYS done?
L18 BYS was recorded at 41,652 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 4,721 miles a year.
Has L18 BYS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 BYS has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on L18 BYS 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 BYS find?
L18 BYS passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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