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MINI Cooper S

Blue · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

L40 AAUMOT history

L40 AAU is a blue diesel MINI Cooper S first used on 4 Nov 2016. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 104,654 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2027
Mileage
104,654 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
11,310 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 AAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper S
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
4 Nov 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 AAU was last recorded at 104,654 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 10,545 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
94,109 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
10,545 miles
Average per year
11,310 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,654 miles
  • 2025 – 94,109 miles
  • 2024 – 83,887 miles
  • 2023 – 71,453 miles
  • 2022 – 57,946 miles
  • 2021 – 47,404 miles
  • 2020 – 38,984 miles
  • 2019 – 25,260 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,654 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Rear Parking brake: requirements only just met efficiency it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

9 tests since 1 Oct 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,654 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    104,654 miles
    Test number
    792261380165
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail104,653 miles (+10,544)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,653 miles
    Test number
    881601645874
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass94,109 miles (+10,222)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    94,109 miles
    Test number
    831297820505
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: requirements only just met efficiency it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass83,887 miles (+12,434)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    83,887 miles
    Test number
    791022998599
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: requirements only just met efficiency it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

  5. Pass71,453 miles (+13,507)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    71,453 miles
    Test number
    357136129917
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: requirements only just met efficiency it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

  6. Pass57,946 miles (+10,542)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    57,946 miles
    Test number
    274897207648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass47,404 miles (+8,420)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    47,404 miles
    Test number
    745647245387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass38,984 miles (+13,724)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    38,984 miles
    Test number
    382808300187
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass25,260 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    25,260 miles
    Test number
    154934822042
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre tread 3mm

Questions about L40 AAU

Does L40 AAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 AAU is valid until 23 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 AAU?
The MOT on L40 AAU is valid until 23 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 AAU done?
L40 AAU was recorded at 104,654 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 11,310 miles a year.
Has L40 AAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 AAU has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L40 AAU 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 L40 AAU find?
L40 AAU passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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