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MINI Countryman

Black · Petrol · 2016 · 1,598 cc

L40 EMAMOT history

L40 EMA is a black petrol MINI Countryman first used on 31 Dec 2016. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 48,252 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

L40 EMA black MINI Countryman – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
48,252 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,510 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 EMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Countryman
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 Dec 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 EMA was last recorded at 48,252 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 6,410 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,842 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,410 miles
Average per year
5,510 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 48,252 miles
  • 2023 – 35,441 miles
  • 2022 – 28,422 miles
  • 2021 – 22,513 miles
  • 2020 – 15,438 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,252 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

8 tests since 4 Jan 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,252 miles (+6,410)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    48,252 miles
    Test number
    382223707097
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass41,842 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    41,842 miles
    Test number
    923974874597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail41,838 miles (+6,397)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,838 miles
    Test number
    104466676705
    • MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault Brake warning on dash (1.7 (b))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass35,441 miles (+7,019)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    35,441 miles
    Test number
    452482988121
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass28,422 miles (+5,909)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    28,422 miles
    Test number
    273321030193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass22,513 miles (+4,726)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    22,513 miles
    Test number
    265184202714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass17,787 miles (+2,349)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    17,787 miles
    Test number
    459541506827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass15,438 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    15,438 miles
    Test number
    397368260820
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to get low on tread

Questions about L40 EMA

Does L40 EMA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 EMA is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 EMA?
The MOT on L40 EMA is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 EMA done?
L40 EMA was recorded at 48,252 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 5,510 miles a year.
Has L40 EMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 EMA has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L40 EMA 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 EMA find?
L40 EMA passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge.

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