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Blue · Petrol · 2013 · 1,598 cc

L27 BEFMOT history

L27 BEF is a blue petrol MINI Cooper first used on 25 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 8 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 115,857 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

L27 BEF blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Aug 2027
Mileage
115,857 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,931 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 BEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
25 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 BEF was last recorded at 115,857 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,857 miles · 30 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,931 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,857 miles
  • 2025 – 112,820 miles
  • 2024 – 108,445 miles
  • 2023 – 100,326 miles
  • 2022 – 85,974 miles
  • 2021 – 74,470 miles
  • 2019 – 64,246 miles
  • 2018 – 51,104 miles
  • 2017 – 35,300 miles
  • 2015 – 19,102 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,857 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 30 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,857 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    115,857 miles
    Test number
    970853072005
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail115,857 miles (+3,037)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,857 miles
    Test number
    421467264736
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass112,820 miles (+4,375)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    112,820 miles
    Test number
    686584298794
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass108,445 miles (+8,119)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    108,445 miles
    Test number
    662204733982
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass100,326 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    100,326 miles
    Test number
    584138671597
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail100,326 miles (+14,352)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,326 miles
    Test number
    334005523201
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass85,974 miles (+11,504)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    85,974 miles
    Test number
    747281555925
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass74,470 miles (+3,447)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    74,470 miles
    Test number
    489936160325
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass71,023 miles (+6,777)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    71,023 miles
    Test number
    894939404499
    • AdvisoryBoth rear light lens broken
  10. Pass64,246 miles (+13,142)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    64,246 miles
    Test number
    480899280695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,104 miles (+15,804)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    51,104 miles
    Test number
    422458015559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    35,300 miles
    Test number
    366141795178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail35,300 miles (+16,198)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,300 miles
    Test number
    470084617362
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
  14. Pass19,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    19,102 miles
    Test number
    363766010811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L27 BEF

Does L27 BEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 BEF is valid until 8 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L27 BEF?
The MOT on L27 BEF is valid until 8 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L27 BEF done?
L27 BEF was recorded at 115,857 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 8,931 miles a year.
Has L27 BEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 BEF has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L27 BEF 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 L27 BEF find?
L27 BEF passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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