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MINI Cooper S

Black · Petrol · 2016 · 1,998 cc

L21 BCBMOT history

L21 BCB is a black petrol MINI Cooper S first used on 26 May 2016. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 69,019 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

L21 BCB black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
69,019 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,246 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 BCB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper S
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
26 May 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 BCB was last recorded at 69,019 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 4,608 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,411 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,608 miles
Average per year
6,246 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 69,019 miles
  • 2024 – 64,411 miles
  • 2023 – 58,437 miles
  • 2022 – 50,435 miles
  • 2021 – 44,325 miles
  • 2020 – 37,102 miles
  • 2019 – 27,826 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,019 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

8 tests since 7 May 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,019 miles (+4,608)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    69,019 miles
    Test number
    234798963643
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass64,411 miles (+5,974)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    64,411 miles
    Test number
    873077955089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass58,437 miles (+8,002)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    58,437 miles
    Test number
    699639702139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass50,435 miles (+6,110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    50,435 miles
    Test number
    869895979121
    • 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))
  5. Pass44,325 miles (+7,223)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    44,325 miles
    Test number
    553617243998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass37,102 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    37,102 miles
    Test number
    895025349199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail37,098 miles (+9,272)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,098 miles
    Test number
    714690913765
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass27,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    27,826 miles
    Test number
    728775427582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 BCB

Does L21 BCB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 BCB is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L21 BCB?
The MOT on L21 BCB is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 BCB done?
L21 BCB was recorded at 69,019 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 6,246 miles a year.
Has L21 BCB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 BCB has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on L21 BCB 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 L21 BCB find?
L21 BCB passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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