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Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,496 cc

L23 CULMOT history

L23 CUL is a black diesel MINI Cooper first used on 19 Jul 2016. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 8 MOT tests, with 39,029 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jul 2027
Mileage
39,029 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
8
8 passed · 0 failed
Per year
2,616 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 CUL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,496 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
19 Jul 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 CUL was last recorded at 39,029 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 1,768 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
37,261 miles · 14 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,768 miles
Average per year
2,616 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 39,029 miles
  • 2025 – 37,261 miles
  • 2024 – 35,011 miles
  • 2023 – 32,984 miles
  • 2022 – 31,112 miles
  • 2021 – 29,297 miles
  • 2020 – 27,453 miles
  • 2019 – 20,654 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,029 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

8 tests since 27 Jun 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,029 miles (+1,768)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    39,029 miles
    Test number
    774383507228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  2. Pass37,261 miles (+2,250)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    37,261 miles
    Test number
    314108060432
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass35,011 miles (+2,027)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    35,011 miles
    Test number
    791394132580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass32,984 miles (+1,872)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    32,984 miles
    Test number
    852618557609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass31,112 miles (+1,815)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    31,112 miles
    Test number
    321264337393
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass29,297 miles (+1,844)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    29,297 miles
    Test number
    295162159668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass27,453 miles (+6,799)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    27,453 miles
    Test number
    127492388402
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have slight uneven tyre wear on inner edge
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  8. Pass20,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    20,654 miles
    Test number
    585973046391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 CUL

Does L23 CUL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 CUL is valid until 18 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 CUL?
The MOT on L23 CUL is valid until 18 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 CUL done?
L23 CUL was recorded at 39,029 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 2,616 miles a year.
Has L23 CUL ever failed its MOT?
No. L23 CUL has passed all 8 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L23 CUL 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 CUL find?
L23 CUL passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also sidewall damaged; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damaged.

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