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Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc

L3 CHMMOT history

L3 CHM is a blue petrol MINI first used on 1 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 15 MOT tests, with 23,590 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

L3 CHM blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
23,590 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
15 passed · 0 failed
Per year
1,076 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 CHM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 CHM was last recorded at 23,590 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 788 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
22,802 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
788 miles
Average per year
1,076 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 23,590 miles
  • 2025 – 22,802 miles
  • 2024 – 22,145 miles
  • 2023 – 21,505 miles
  • 2022 – 21,101 miles
  • 2021 – 19,933 miles
  • 2020 – 19,133 miles
  • 2019 – 17,823 miles
  • 2018 – 17,210 miles
  • 2017 – 16,529 miles
  • 2016 – 15,367 miles
  • 2015 – 13,521 miles
  • 2014 – 11,630 miles
  • 2013 – 10,399 miles
  • 2012 – 8,543 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass23,590 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 24 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass23,590 miles (+788)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    23,590 miles
    Test number
    797452940065
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass22,802 miles (+657)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    22,802 miles
    Test number
    533843311476
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass22,145 miles (+640)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    22,145 miles
    Test number
    747120605727
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres old and starting to perish.
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to suspension components.
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass21,505 miles (+404)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    21,505 miles
    Test number
    849391678030
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion to sub-frames & suspension components.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass21,101 miles (+1,168)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    21,101 miles
    Test number
    371118065493
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass19,933 miles (+800)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    19,933 miles
    Test number
    894798865208
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass19,133 miles (+1,310)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    19,133 miles
    Test number
    981103891488
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass17,823 miles (+613)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    17,823 miles
    Test number
    794341307048
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass17,210 miles (+681)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    17,210 miles
    Test number
    330174876782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass16,529 miles (+1,162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    16,529 miles
    Test number
    960302940414
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  11. Pass15,367 miles (+1,846)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    15,367 miles
    Test number
    124587634594
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  12. Pass13,521 miles (+1,891)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    13,521 miles
    Test number
    141324199820
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Pass11,630 miles (+1,231)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    11,630 miles
    Test number
    395571644202
    • 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)
  14. Pass10,399 miles (+1,856)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    10,399 miles
    Test number
    768977223274
    • NoteEdges of rear brake discs starting to corrode
  15. Pass8,543 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    8,543 miles
    Test number
    365847332247
    • NoteOuter edges of rear brake discs starting to corrode

Questions about L3 CHM

Does L3 CHM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 CHM is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 CHM?
The MOT on L3 CHM is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 CHM done?
L3 CHM was recorded at 23,590 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 1,076 miles a year.
Has L3 CHM ever failed its MOT?
No. L3 CHM has passed all 15 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L3 CHM 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 L3 CHM find?
L3 CHM passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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