MINI
Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc
L23 BLCMOT history
L23 BLC is a grey petrol MINI first used on 26 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 172,092 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 172,092 mi
- At MOT on 29 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 7,560 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L23 BLC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 26 Oct 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L23 BLC was last recorded at 172,092 miles on 29 Aug 2026, 20,859 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 151,233 miles · 20 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 20,859 miles
- Average per year
- 7,560 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 172,092 miles
- 2025 – 151,233 miles
- 2024 – 137,127 miles
- 2023 – 127,853 miles
- 2022 – 120,788 miles
- 2021 – 120,601 miles
- 2019 – 118,124 miles
- 2018 – 113,660 miles
- 2017 – 108,752 miles
- 2015 – 101,851 miles
- 2014 – 96,588 miles
- 2013 – 87,296 miles
- 2012 – 82,627 miles
- 2011 – 69,471 miles
- 2010 – 57,221 miles
- 2009 – 47,653 miles
- 2008 – 36,991 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass172,092 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Front chassis rusty
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear subframe and suspension rusty
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
26 tests since 15 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass172,092 miles (+20,859)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 172,092 miles
- Test number
- 485266888159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass151,233 miles (+14,106)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 151,233 miles
- Test number
- 324814061447
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,127 miles (+13)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 137,127 miles
- Test number
- 776746043219
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front chassis rusty
- AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension rusty
Fail137,114 miles (+38)2 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,114 miles
- Test number
- 586952364426
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front chassis rusty
- AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension rusty
Fail137,076 miles (+9,223)5 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,076 miles
- Test number
- 953735742399
- 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass127,853 miles (+7,065)1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 127,853 miles
- Test number
- 963469220773
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack damp
Pass120,788 miles (+19)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 120,788 miles
- Test number
- 297834917813
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail120,769 miles (+168)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,769 miles
- Test number
- 600550936428
- MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass120,601 miles (+2,477)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 120,601 miles
- Test number
- 527758422071
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryN/s rear tyre uneven wear
- AdvisoryRear suspension corroding
Pass118,124 miles (+4,464)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 118,124 miles
- Test number
- 725398211558
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass113,660 miles (+4,908)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 113,660 miles
- Test number
- 233859197771
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,752 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 108,752 miles
- Test number
- 420281059690
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,752 miles (+6,901)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,752 miles
- Test number
- 135296407036
- Repaired at testRear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Pass101,851 miles (+5,263)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 101,851 miles
- Test number
- 175928457787
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,588 miles (+60)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 96,588 miles
- Test number
- 349815294289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,528 miles (+9,232)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,528 miles
- Test number
- 817379584291
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass87,296 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 87,296 miles
- Test number
- 228419453266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,295 miles (+4,668)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,295 miles
- Test number
- 147729653217
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass82,627 miles (+13,156)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 82,627 miles
- Test number
- 206612962220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,471 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 69,471 miles
- Test number
- 328224291221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,468 miles (+12,247)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,468 miles
- Test number
- 739524591212
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass57,221 miles2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 57,221 miles
- Test number
- 312953090208
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFront discs corrosion
- NoteRear discs corrosion
- NoteRear wiper blade split
Fail57,221 miles (+9,568)2 repaired2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,221 miles
- Test number
- 703083790254
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFront discs corrosion
- NoteRear discs corrosion
- NoteRear wiper blade split
Pass47,653 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 47,653 miles
- Test number
- 390114519384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,653 miles (+10,662)3 dangerous3 failures1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,653 miles
- Test number
- 452533319445
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- FailureNearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
- FailureOffside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass36,991 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 36,991 miles
- Test number
- 152799988279
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Questions about L23 BLC
- Does L23 BLC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 BLC is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L23 BLC?
- The MOT on L23 BLC is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L23 BLC done?
- L23 BLC was recorded at 172,092 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2026, an average of 7,560 miles a year.
- Has L23 BLC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L23 BLC has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on L23 BLC 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 L23 BLC find?
- L23 BLC passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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