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Yellow · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

L1 BSHMOT history

L1 BSH is a yellow petrol MINI first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 81,489 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

L1 BSH yellow MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
81,489 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,734 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 BSH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 BSH was last recorded at 81,489 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 3,416 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,073 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,416 miles
Average per year
2,734 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,489 miles
  • 2025 – 78,073 miles
  • 2024 – 74,480 miles
  • 2023 – 67,658 miles
  • 2022 – 66,380 miles
  • 2021 – 65,365 miles
  • 2020 – 64,474 miles
  • 2018 – 64,109 miles
  • 2017 – 63,023 miles
  • 2016 – 61,523 miles
  • 2015 – 58,921 miles
  • 2014 – 56,771 miles
  • 2013 – 52,552 miles
  • 2012 – 48,912 miles
  • 2011 – 44,679 miles
  • 2010 – 41,477 miles
  • 2009 – 37,437 miles
  • 2008 – 34,112 miles
  • 2007 – 30,681 miles
  • 2006 – 25,483 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,489 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake pads getting low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,489 miles (+3,416)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    81,489 miles
    Test number
    206248714790
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass78,073 miles (+3,593)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    78,073 miles
    Test number
    958258360792
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass74,480 miles (+6,822)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    74,480 miles
    Test number
    658523339866
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass67,658 miles (+1,278)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    67,658 miles
    Test number
    563826711881
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass66,380 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    66,380 miles
    Test number
    184441555128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail66,371 miles (+1,006)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,371 miles
    Test number
    242549056520
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass65,365 miles (+891)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    65,365 miles
    Test number
    876878861900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass64,474 miles (+365)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    64,474 miles
    Test number
    699362148013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass64,109 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    64,109 miles
    Test number
    851719247741
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust box outer casing corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to fuel tank support straps

  10. Fail64,107 miles (+1,084)1 dangerous4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,107 miles
    Test number
    778571145427
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust box outer casing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to fuel tank support straps

  11. Pass63,023 miles (+1,500)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    63,023 miles
    Test number
    497158725941
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass61,523 miles (+2,602)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    61,523 miles
    Test number
    963211513434
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner tread
    • AdvisoryEngine coolant bottle split
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass58,921 miles (+2,150)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    58,921 miles
    Test number
    288149845159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,771 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    56,771 miles
    Test number
    325172744104
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail56,770 miles (+4,218)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,770 miles
    Test number
    497342244191
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass52,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    52,552 miles
    Test number
    826255533122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail52,552 miles (+3,640)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,552 miles
    Test number
    866033133124
    • FailureNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  18. Pass48,912 miles (+4,233)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    48,912 miles
    Test number
    295811352428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass44,679 miles (+3,202)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    44,679 miles
    Test number
    896150431122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,477 miles (+4,040)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    41,477 miles
    Test number
    333302630162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,437 miles (+3,325)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    37,437 miles
    Test number
    863114019155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,112 miles (+3,431)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    34,112 miles
    Test number
    874032518118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail30,681 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,681 miles
    Test number
    193591147187
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass30,681 miles (+5,198)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2008
    Odometer
    30,681 miles
    Test number
    932491347181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass25,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    25,483 miles
    Test number
    152371346006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 BSH

Does L1 BSH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 BSH is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 BSH?
The MOT on L1 BSH is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 BSH done?
L1 BSH was recorded at 81,489 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 2,734 miles a year.
Has L1 BSH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 BSH has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on L1 BSH 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 L1 BSH find?
L1 BSH passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear nail in tyre, and 1 more.

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