MINI
Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc
L35 TBAMOT history
L35 TBA is a silver petrol MINI first used on 12 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2025 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 145,611 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 145,611 mi
- At MOT on 15 Oct 2024
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 8,427 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L35 TBA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 12 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Oct 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
L35 TBA was last recorded at 145,611 miles on 15 Oct 2024, 6,409 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 139,202 miles · 28 Nov 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 6,409 miles
- Average per year
- 8,427 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 145,611 miles
- 2023 – 139,202 miles
- 2022 – 133,409 miles
- 2021 – 127,744 miles
- 2020 – 123,733 miles
- 2019 – 119,536 miles
- 2018 – 118,294 miles
- 2017 – 108,053 miles
- 2016 – 90,119 miles
- 2015 – 76,982 miles
- 2014 – 64,846 miles
- 2013 – 55,033 miles
- 2012 – 43,721 miles
- 2011 – 30,484 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass145,611 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Under trays fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Wheel trim fitted to each wheel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
18 tests since 16 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass145,611 miles (+6,409)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 145,611 miles
- Test number
- 992850898875
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass139,202 miles (+5,793)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 139,202 miles
- Test number
- 487187097380
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass133,409 miles (+5,665)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 133,409 miles
- Test number
- 840181099712
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass127,744 miles (+4,011)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 127,744 miles
- Test number
- 405848025185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,733 miles (+4,197)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 123,733 miles
- Test number
- 488887142455
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,536 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 119,536 miles
- Test number
- 837702633658
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,519 miles (+1,225)6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,519 miles
- Test number
- 834104010696
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass118,294 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 118,294 miles
- Test number
- 726238531690
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
- AdvisoryWheel trim fitted to each wheel
Fail118,294 miles (+10,241)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,294 miles
- Test number
- 203261231532
- MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
- AdvisoryWheel trim fitted to each wheel
Pass108,053 miles (+10,298)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 108,053 miles
- Test number
- 793856648442
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,755 miles (+7,636)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 97,755 miles
- Test number
- 514317932085
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass90,119 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 90,119 miles
- Test number
- 464217420361
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (3.5.1i)
Fail90,119 miles (+13,137)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,119 miles
- Test number
- 408570875846
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (3.5.1i)
Pass76,982 miles (+12,136)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 76,982 miles
- Test number
- 428321545060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,846 miles (+9,813)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 64,846 miles
- Test number
- 125288154039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,033 miles (+11,312)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 55,033 miles
- Test number
- 307553163012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,721 miles (+13,237)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 43,721 miles
- Test number
- 265331562029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,484 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 30,484 miles
- Test number
- 187397841426
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L35 TBA
- Does L35 TBA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L35 TBA expired on 14 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L35 TBA?
- The MOT on L35 TBA expired on 14 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L35 TBA done?
- L35 TBA was recorded at 145,611 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2024, an average of 8,427 miles a year.
- Has L35 TBA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L35 TBA has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2019.
- Has the mileage on L35 TBA 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 L35 TBA find?
- L35 TBA passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2024 with 2 advisories: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; front oil leak, but not excessive.
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