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Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

L3 DYSMOT history

L3 DYS is a blue petrol MINI first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 93,100 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
93,100 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,777 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 DYS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 DYS was last recorded at 93,100 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 9,422 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Mar 2019: 56,098 miles, lower than 507,785 miles on 29 Mar 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
83,678 miles · 27 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
9,422 miles
Average per year
5,777 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,100 miles
  • 2025 – 83,678 miles
  • 2024 – 74,084 miles
  • 2023 – 65,719 miles
  • 2022 – 64,561 miles
  • 2021 – 63,914 miles
  • 2020 – 61,125 miles
  • 2019 – 56,098 miles
  • 2018 – 507,785 miles
  • 2017 – 44,311 miles
  • 2016 – 35,962 miles
  • 2015 – 26,500 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,100 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 2 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    93,100 miles
    Test number
    654438667382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail93,100 miles (+9,422)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,100 miles
    Test number
    227409271091
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass83,678 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    83,678 miles
    Test number
    238025077046
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail83,678 miles (+9,594)4 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,678 miles
    Test number
    361062995229
    • 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass74,084 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    74,084 miles
    Test number
    961959001871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail74,079 miles (+8,360)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,079 miles
    Test number
    957754125335
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass65,719 miles (+1,158)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    65,719 miles
    Test number
    167157206050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass64,561 miles (+647)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    64,561 miles
    Test number
    756845899902
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass63,914 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    63,914 miles
    Test number
    927192541062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail63,885 miles (+2,760)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,885 miles
    Test number
    891637262107
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  11. Pass61,125 miles (+5,027)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    61,125 miles
    Test number
    321851325462
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn to 1.9mm
  12. Pass56,098 miles (-451,687)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    56,098 miles
    Test number
    134590993164
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake disc showings signs of overheating
  13. Pass507,785 miles (+463,474)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    507,785 miles
    Test number
    141524133228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass44,311 miles (+8,349)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    44,311 miles
    Test number
    235245834675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,962 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    35,962 miles
    Test number
    356554652436
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. Fail35,962 miles (+9,462)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,962 miles
    Test number
    688522796634
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  17. Pass26,500 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    26,500 miles
    Test number
    905841165023
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about L3 DYS

Does L3 DYS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 DYS is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 DYS?
The MOT on L3 DYS is valid until 10 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 DYS done?
L3 DYS was recorded at 93,100 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 5,777 miles a year.
Has L3 DYS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 DYS has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L3 DYS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Mar 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L3 DYS find?
L3 DYS passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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