MINI
White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,560 cc
L31 BESMOT history
L31 BES is a white diesel MINI first used on 3 Nov 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 81,995 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 81,995 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,873 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L31 BES
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,560 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 3 Nov 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L31 BES was last recorded at 81,995 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 1,907 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 80,088 miles · 1 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,907 miles
- Average per year
- 3,873 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 81,995 miles
- 2025 – 80,088 miles
- 2024 – 77,353 miles
- 2023 – 75,919 miles
- 2022 – 73,400 miles
- 2021 – 69,641 miles
- 2020 – 67,216 miles
- 2019 – 64,475 miles
- 2018 – 60,984 miles
- 2017 – 56,860 miles
- 2016 – 52,377 miles
- 2015 – 48,652 miles
- 2014 – 45,588 miles
- 2013 – 37,929 miles
- 2012 – 26,255 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass81,995 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTpms light on
- AdvisoryTurbo boost pipe loose
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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Windscreen wiper blade defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Stone chip in windscreen
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
21 tests since 8 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass81,995 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 81,995 miles
- Test number
- 349554869207
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTpms light on
- AdvisoryTurbo boost pipe loose
Fail81,995 miles (+1,907)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,995 miles
- Test number
- 154156967417
- MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTpms light on
- AdvisoryTurbo boost pipe loose
Pass80,088 miles (+2,735)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 80,088 miles
- Test number
- 465336447040
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass77,353 miles (+1,434)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 77,353 miles
- Test number
- 940586892711
- AdvisoryEngine oil leaks
Pass75,919 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 75,919 miles
- Test number
- 128313653536
- AdvisoryFront turbo induction pipe seal broken and loose (attension required)
- AdvisoryNearside Front dip beam pattern defused due to poor lens cover ( meeting dvsa minimum requirements )
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryClutch slipping replacement required real soon
- AdvisoryTiming chain noisey when first starting engine (check time since last oil change)
Fail75,917 miles (+2,517)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,917 miles
- Test number
- 903121156992
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront turbo induction pipe seal broken and loose (attension required)
- AdvisoryNearside Front dip beam pattern defused due to poor lens cover ( meeting dvsa minimum requirements )
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryClutch slipping replacement required real soon
Pass73,400 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 73,400 miles
- Test number
- 150183784625
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail73,400 miles (+3,759)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,400 miles
- Test number
- 177936588981
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass69,641 miles (+2,425)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 69,641 miles
- Test number
- 565909068631
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,216 miles (+30)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 67,216 miles
- Test number
- 725341573191
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen
Fail67,186 miles (+2,711)1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,186 miles
- Test number
- 997931725431
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen
Pass64,475 miles (+3,491)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 64,475 miles
- Test number
- 355735451206
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass60,984 miles (+4,124)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 60,984 miles
- Test number
- 636786026196
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass56,860 miles (+24)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 56,860 miles
- Test number
- 890788175739
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55 RF16 87V <RF> (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55 RF16 87V <RF> (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre In outer shoulder (non repairable) - 195/55 RF16 87V <RF>
Fail56,836 miles (+4,459)1 failure1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,836 miles
- Test number
- 304601028077
- FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Light cluster smashed and jagged (6.1.C.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55 RF16 87V <RF> (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55 RF16 87V <RF> (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre In outer shoulder (non repairable) - 195/55 RF16 87V <RF>
Pass52,377 miles (+3,725)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 52,377 miles
- Test number
- 653091764003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,652 miles (+3,064)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 48,652 miles
- Test number
- 388683605410
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,588 miles (+21)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 45,588 miles
- Test number
- 667556114285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,567 miles (+7,638)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 45,567 miles
- Test number
- 548097454077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,929 miles (+11,674)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 37,929 miles
- Test number
- 508470973096
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteOil leak
Pass26,255 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 26,255 miles
- Test number
- 579408062085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L31 BES
- Does L31 BES currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 BES is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L31 BES?
- The MOT on L31 BES is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L31 BES done?
- L31 BES was recorded at 81,995 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 3,873 miles a year.
- Has L31 BES ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L31 BES has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on L31 BES 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 L31 BES find?
- L31 BES passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; oil leak, but not excessive; rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe, and 2 more.
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