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MINI Cooper S

Black · Petrol · 2015 · 1,998 cc

L31 SBWMOT history

L31 SBW is a black petrol MINI Cooper S first used on 4 Aug 2015. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 92,752 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

L31 SBW black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
92,752 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,278 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 SBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper S
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
4 Aug 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 SBW was last recorded at 92,752 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 9,703 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,049 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
9,703 miles
Average per year
9,278 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,752 miles
  • 2025 – 83,049 miles
  • 2024 – 64,986 miles
  • 2023 – 46,308 miles
  • 2022 – 36,760 miles
  • 2021 – 28,079 miles
  • 2020 – 26,822 miles
  • 2019 – 19,512 miles
  • 2018 – 18,476 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,752 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 4 Jul 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,752 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    92,752 miles
    Test number
    119976408944
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail92,747 miles (+9,698)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,747 miles
    Test number
    347572348618
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass83,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    83,049 miles
    Test number
    280126992304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail83,049 miles (+18,063)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,049 miles
    Test number
    203821127758
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass64,986 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    64,986 miles
    Test number
    229034355560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail64,934 miles (+18,626)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,934 miles
    Test number
    962059523092
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass46,308 miles (+9,548)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    46,308 miles
    Test number
    770399696462
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn out of shape on the inside edge

  8. Pass36,760 miles (+8,681)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    36,760 miles
    Test number
    562765359860
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass28,079 miles (+1,257)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    28,079 miles
    Test number
    436570302679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass26,822 miles (+7,310)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    26,822 miles
    Test number
    311161543571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass19,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    19,512 miles
    Test number
    421665601191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail19,512 miles (+1,036)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,512 miles
    Test number
    190747083511
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  13. Pass18,476 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    18,476 miles
    Test number
    244435008716
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Questions about L31 SBW

Does L31 SBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 SBW is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 SBW?
The MOT on L31 SBW is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 SBW done?
L31 SBW was recorded at 92,752 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 9,278 miles a year.
Has L31 SBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 SBW has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L31 SBW 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 SBW find?
L31 SBW passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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