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White · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

L21 BYMMOT history

L21 BYM is a white petrol MINI first used on 17 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 120,833 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

L21 BYM white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
120,833 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,889 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 BYM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 BYM was last recorded at 120,833 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,816 miles · 27 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
6,889 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,833 miles
  • 2024 – 115,245 miles
  • 2023 – 108,371 miles
  • 2022 – 103,192 miles
  • 2021 – 96,420 miles
  • 2020 – 90,363 miles
  • 2019 – 84,492 miles
  • 2018 – 77,107 miles
  • 2017 – 70,236 miles
  • 2016 – 60,904 miles
  • 2015 – 52,426 miles
  • 2014 – 44,883 miles
  • 2013 – 37,146 miles
  • 2012 – 30,910 miles
  • 2011 – 24,287 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,833 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 28 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,833 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    120,833 miles
    Test number
    761429039582
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail120,816 miles (+5,571)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,816 miles
    Test number
    325871506759
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass115,245 miles (+6,874)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    115,245 miles
    Test number
    603035786251
    • 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))

  4. Pass108,371 miles (+5,179)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    108,371 miles
    Test number
    538675139164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass103,192 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    103,192 miles
    Test number
    374532769235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail103,184 miles (+6,764)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,184 miles
    Test number
    443995411499
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass96,420 miles (+6,057)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    96,420 miles
    Test number
    942847712644
    • MinorOffside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass90,363 miles (+5,871)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    90,363 miles
    Test number
    884944668979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass84,492 miles (+7,385)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    84,492 miles
    Test number
    614040215421
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass77,107 miles (+6,871)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    77,107 miles
    Test number
    630313752914
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass70,236 miles (+9,332)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    70,236 miles
    Test number
    316024490669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,904 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    60,904 miles
    Test number
    145305257194
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  13. Fail60,904 miles (+8,478)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,904 miles
    Test number
    564141083079
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  14. Pass52,426 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    52,426 miles
    Test number
    415421733970
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  15. Fail52,425 miles (+7,542)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,425 miles
    Test number
    907224128164
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger broken (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated

  16. Pass44,883 miles (+7,737)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    44,883 miles
    Test number
    358727494241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,146 miles (+6,236)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    37,146 miles
    Test number
    196558793214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,910 miles (+6,623)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    30,910 miles
    Test number
    525829492211
    • 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)

  19. Pass24,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    24,287 miles
    Test number
    447442031407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 BYM

Does L21 BYM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 BYM is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L21 BYM?
The MOT on L21 BYM is valid until 2 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 BYM done?
L21 BYM was recorded at 120,833 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 6,889 miles a year.
Has L21 BYM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 BYM has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L21 BYM 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 BYM find?
L21 BYM passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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