MINI
Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc
L29 BERMOT history
L29 BER is a grey petrol MINI first used on 13 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 113,757 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 113,757 mi
- At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 14 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,977 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L29 BER
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 13 Mar 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L29 BER was last recorded at 113,757 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 113,745 miles · 8 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 12 miles
- Average per year
- 5,977 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 113,757 miles
- 2025 – 111,454 miles
- 2024 – 106,077 miles
- 2023 – 102,119 miles
- 2022 – 98,360 miles
- 2021 – 93,904 miles
- 2020 – 92,601 miles
- 2019 – 86,068 miles
- 2018 – 79,479 miles
- 2017 – 70,663 miles
- 2016 – 60,918 miles
- 2014 – 44,854 miles
- 2013 – 36,725 miles
- 2012 – 30,165 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass113,757 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side front (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2026
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Power steering pump has slight seepage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
20 tests since 3 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass113,757 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 113,757 miles
- Test number
- 749771689819
- MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail113,757 miles (+12)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,757 miles
- Test number
- 117566602936
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail113,745 miles (+2,291)2 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,745 miles
- Test number
- 796584941801
- DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass111,454 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 111,454 miles
- Test number
- 398090034039
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive and rattle from timing chain oil checked prior to test (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Fail111,454 miles (+5,377)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,454 miles
- Test number
- 513387815373
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive and rattle from timing chain oil checked prior to test (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryTpms light illuminated no obvious defect
Pass106,077 miles (+12)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 106,077 miles
- Test number
- 496596421927
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Fail106,065 miles (+3,946)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,065 miles
- Test number
- 719948877536
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryCoolant tank empty
Pass102,119 miles (+3,759)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 102,119 miles
- Test number
- 751024682625
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass98,360 miles (+4,456)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 98,360 miles
- Test number
- 902144259181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,904 miles (+1,303)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 93,904 miles
- Test number
- 708691142141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,601 miles (+6,533)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 92,601 miles
- Test number
- 240218554054
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass86,068 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 86,068 miles
- Test number
- 927831692861
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail86,068 miles (+6,589)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,068 miles
- Test number
- 193434593298
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass79,479 miles (+8,816)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 79,479 miles
- Test number
- 641940327354
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass70,663 miles (+9,745)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 70,663 miles
- Test number
- 519413491946
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre out of shape 205/45v17
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre out of shape 205/45v17
Pass60,918 miles (+16,064)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 60,918 miles
- Test number
- 233544079425
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,854 miles (+8,129)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 44,854 miles
- Test number
- 965953514232
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Pass36,725 miles (+6,560)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 36,725 miles
- Test number
- 259414413243
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBrake pad warning lanp on indicating a fault
- NoteO/s rear seat belt not fully inspected due to child seat fitted
Pass30,165 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 30,165 miles
- Test number
- 855579812280
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Fail30,165 miles2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,165 miles
- Test number
- 356516112286
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Questions about L29 BER
- Does L29 BER currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 BER is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L29 BER?
- The MOT on L29 BER is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L29 BER done?
- L29 BER was recorded at 113,757 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 5,977 miles a year.
- Has L29 BER ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L29 BER has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on L29 BER 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 L29 BER find?
- L29 BER passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side front; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front.
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