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White · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc

L18 CMEMOT history

L18 CME is a white petrol MINI first used on 29 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 94,397 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

L18 CME white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
94,397 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,456 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 CME
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
29 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 CME was last recorded at 94,397 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 4,697 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Mar 2016: 41,308 miles, lower than 335,539 miles on 11 Mar 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
89,700 miles · 30 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,697 miles
Average per year
4,456 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,397 miles
  • 2025 – 89,700 miles
  • 2024 – 85,230 miles
  • 2023 – 82,038 miles
  • 2022 – 77,176 miles
  • 2021 – 73,537 miles
  • 2020 – 71,359 miles
  • 2019 – 67,522 miles
  • 2018 – 58,693 miles
  • 2017 – 48,303 miles
  • 2016 – 41,308 miles
  • 2015 – 335,539 miles
  • 2014 – 32,441 miles
  • 2013 – 30,910 miles
  • 2012 – 29,221 miles
  • 2011 – 27,360 miles
  • 2010 – 22,738 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,397 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major4 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,397 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    94,397 miles
    Test number
    932931758676
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail94,397 miles (+4,697)1 repaired3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,397 miles
    Test number
    404772209959
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass89,700 miles (+333)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    89,700 miles
    Test number
    780014336495
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Fail89,367 miles (+4,137)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,367 miles
    Test number
    276240108284
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened within 30cms of suspension mounting and subframe mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe has heavy corrosion all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass85,230 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    85,230 miles
    Test number
    829380945945
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTpms illuminated
  6. Fail85,230 miles (+3,192)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,230 miles
    Test number
    604586699715
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTpms illuminated
  7. Pass82,038 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    82,038 miles
    Test number
    920686339004
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail82,038 miles (+4,862)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,038 miles
    Test number
    242959094356
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass77,176 miles (+3,639)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    77,176 miles
    Test number
    805661816865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,537 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    73,537 miles
    Test number
    834710362886
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Fail73,537 miles (+2,178)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,537 miles
    Test number
    951060333114
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass71,359 miles (+4)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    71,359 miles
    Test number
    670397865247
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  13. Fail71,355 miles (+3,833)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,355 miles
    Test number
    950038682395
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  14. Pass67,522 miles (+8,829)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    67,522 miles
    Test number
    784928315337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,693 miles (+10,390)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    58,693 miles
    Test number
    212237269046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,303 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    48,303 miles
    Test number
    287732860456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Fail48,303 miles (+6,995)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,303 miles
    Test number
    676869399595
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass41,308 miles (-294,231)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    41,308 miles
    Test number
    794445227967
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/16 r/f (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass335,539 miles (+303,098)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    335,539 miles
    Test number
    556620475024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail32,441 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,441 miles
    Test number
    546918174070
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  21. Pass32,441 miles (+1,531)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    32,441 miles
    Test number
    737218474061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,910 miles (+1,689)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    30,910 miles
    Test number
    449737773023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,221 miles (+1,861)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    29,221 miles
    Test number
    418482982057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,360 miles (+4,622)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    27,360 miles
    Test number
    146924471406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    22,738 miles
    Test number
    100199780401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 CME

Does L18 CME currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 CME is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 CME?
The MOT on L18 CME is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 CME done?
L18 CME was recorded at 94,397 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 4,456 miles a year.
Has L18 CME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 CME has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 CME ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Mar 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L18 CME find?
L18 CME passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 3 more.

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