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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

L22 LMYMOT history

L22 LMY is a black petrol MINI first used on 22 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 29 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 116,684 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Aug 2025.

L22 LMY black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Aug 2026
Mileage
116,684 mi
At MOT on 30 Aug 2025
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,172 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L22 LMY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L22 LMY was last recorded at 116,684 miles on 30 Aug 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,681 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
6,172 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,684 miles
  • 2024 – 114,419 miles
  • 2023 – 110,036 miles
  • 2022 – 104,264 miles
  • 2021 – 97,509 miles
  • 2020 – 91,713 miles
  • 2019 – 87,530 miles
  • 2018 – 76,191 miles
  • 2017 – 68,148 miles
  • 2016 – 60,222 miles
  • 2015 – 55,416 miles
  • 2014 – 48,518 miles
  • 2013 – 40,916 miles
  • 2012 – 35,388 miles
  • 2011 – 30,338 miles
  • 2010 – 24,489 miles
  • 2009 – 19,662 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,684 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,684 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    116,684 miles
    Test number
    320586860987
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail116,681 miles (+2,262)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,681 miles
    Test number
    125954528582
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass114,419 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    114,419 miles
    Test number
    919333265216
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top shocker mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail114,404 miles (+33)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,404 miles
    Test number
    781836641321
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top shocker mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail114,371 miles (+59)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,371 miles
    Test number
    586159032917
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail114,312 miles (+4,276)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,312 miles
    Test number
    389911936074
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass110,036 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    110,036 miles
    Test number
    964361346338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  8. Fail110,036 miles2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,036 miles
    Test number
    653747440536
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  9. Fail110,035 miles (+5,771)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,035 miles
    Test number
    315737450548
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  10. Pass104,264 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    104,264 miles
    Test number
    353749744503
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded

  11. Fail104,264 miles (+6,755)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,264 miles
    Test number
    381291512332
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded

  12. Pass97,509 miles (+5,796)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    97,509 miles
    Test number
    535721037186
    • 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))

  13. Pass91,713 miles (+4,183)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    91,713 miles
    Test number
    528689285904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass87,530 miles (+11,339)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    87,530 miles
    Test number
    636596249088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,191 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    76,191 miles
    Test number
    784509774177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail76,183 miles (+8,035)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,183 miles
    Test number
    558743132473
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  17. Pass68,148 miles (+7,926)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    68,148 miles
    Test number
    159252903714
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoot lid not opening from outside handle
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to fully test some items

  18. Pass60,222 miles (+4,806)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    60,222 miles
    Test number
    151233979705
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  19. Pass55,416 miles (+6,898)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    55,416 miles
    Test number
    743321088655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,518 miles (+7,602)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    48,518 miles
    Test number
    475645544473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,916 miles (+5,528)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    40,916 miles
    Test number
    455398733416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,388 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    35,388 miles
    Test number
    618985052390
    • NoteWear on edges of rear near side tyre

  23. Fail35,388 miles (+5,050)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,388 miles
    Test number
    725405252389
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteWear on edges of rear near side tyre

  24. Pass30,338 miles (+5,849)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    30,338 miles
    Test number
    655819041333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    24,489 miles
    Test number
    403263940496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail24,489 miles (+4,827)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,489 miles
    Test number
    460473940498
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  27. Pass19,662 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    19,662 miles
    Test number
    571054249331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about L22 LMY

Does L22 LMY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L22 LMY expired on 29 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L22 LMY?
The MOT on L22 LMY expired on 29 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L22 LMY done?
L22 LMY was recorded at 116,684 miles at its MOT on 30 Aug 2025, an average of 6,172 miles a year.
Has L22 LMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L22 LMY has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L22 LMY 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 LMY find?
L22 LMY passed its latest MOT on 30 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: front sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; oil leak, but not excessive.

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