
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass44,325 miles (+7,223)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 44,325 miles
- Test number
- 553617243998
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,102 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 37,102 miles
- Test number
- 895025349199
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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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