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Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

L22 EBMMOT history

L22 EBM is a red petrol MINI first used on 12 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 130,853 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

L22 EBM red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 May 2027
Mileage
130,853 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,556 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L22 EBM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L22 EBM was last recorded at 130,853 miles on 22 May 2026, 6,907 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,946 miles · 17 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,907 miles
Average per year
6,556 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,853 miles
  • 2025 – 123,946 miles
  • 2024 – 116,891 miles
  • 2023 – 110,921 miles
  • 2022 – 104,258 miles
  • 2021 – 99,601 miles
  • 2020 – 93,305 miles
  • 2019 – 86,402 miles
  • 2018 – 72,290 miles
  • 2017 – 59,307 miles
  • 2016 – 46,169 miles
  • 2015 – 33,159 miles
  • 2014 – 31,596 miles
  • 2013 – 29,356 miles
  • 2012 – 26,526 miles
  • 2011 – 23,802 miles
  • 2010 – 21,380 miles
  • 2009 – 18,084 miles
  • 2008 – 14,058 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,853 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))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.

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,853 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2027
    Odometer
    130,853 miles
    Test number
    621826305146
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail130,853 miles (+6,907)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,853 miles
    Test number
    189235870753
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass123,946 miles (+7,055)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2026
    Odometer
    123,946 miles
    Test number
    721966653515
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass116,891 miles (+5,970)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2025
    Odometer
    116,891 miles
    Test number
    692918711646
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass110,921 miles (+6,663)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    110,921 miles
    Test number
    313593035453
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass104,258 miles (+4,657)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    104,258 miles
    Test number
    297695295251
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass99,601 miles (+6,296)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    99,601 miles
    Test number
    252714857973
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass93,305 miles (+6,903)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    93,305 miles
    Test number
    671242438179
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass86,402 miles (+14,112)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    86,402 miles
    Test number
    424426895819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,290 miles (+12,983)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    72,290 miles
    Test number
    239010859685
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  11. Pass59,307 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    59,307 miles
    Test number
    330442137203
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail59,307 miles (+13,138)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,307 miles
    Test number
    363148232008
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass46,169 miles (+175)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    46,169 miles
    Test number
    554466556666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail45,994 miles (+12,835)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,994 miles
    Test number
    302821512327
    • FailureSuspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both front wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass33,159 miles (+1,563)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    33,159 miles
    Test number
    925283855195
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust rear silencer start to deteriorate

  16. Pass31,596 miles (+2,240)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    31,596 miles
    Test number
    477711314243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteExhaust rear box start to deteriorate
    • NoteNearside front wiper start to split

  17. Pass29,356 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    29,356 miles
    Test number
    718975413281
    • NoteFront pads wearing thin
    • NoteFuel cap seal cracked
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking between tread. nail in tyre
    • NoteOil around engine
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer starting to corrode

  18. Fail29,356 miles (+2,830)1 failure6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,356 miles
    Test number
    387835513252
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront pads wearing thin
    • NoteFuel cap seal cracked
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn close to minimum limit of 1.6mm (2mm)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking between tread. nail in tyre
    • NoteOil around engine
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer starting to corrode

  19. Pass26,526 miles (+2,724)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    26,526 miles
    Test number
    258235412215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,802 miles (+2,422)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    23,802 miles
    Test number
    276878511296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,380 miles (+3,296)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    21,380 miles
    Test number
    171533220242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,084 miles (+4,026)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    18,084 miles
    Test number
    873456919279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,058 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    14,058 miles
    Test number
    761080318237
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Questions about L22 EBM

Does L22 EBM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L22 EBM is valid until 26 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L22 EBM?
The MOT on L22 EBM is valid until 26 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L22 EBM done?
L22 EBM was recorded at 130,853 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 6,556 miles a year.
Has L22 EBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L22 EBM has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L22 EBM 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 L22 EBM find?
L22 EBM passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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