MINI
Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc
L55 BUDMOT history
L55 BUD is a black petrol MINI first used on 17 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 71,396 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 71,396 mi
- At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,306 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L55 BUD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 17 Dec 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L55 BUD was last recorded at 71,396 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 8,908 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 62,488 miles · 6 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 8,908 miles
- Average per year
- 3,306 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 71,396 miles
- 2024 – 62,488 miles
- 2023 – 61,886 miles
- 2022 – 59,293 miles
- 2021 – 57,328 miles
- 2019 – 45,467 miles
- 2018 – 31,168 miles
- 2017 – 27,172 miles
- 2016 – 25,498 miles
- 2015 – 24,249 miles
- 2014 – 22,822 miles
- 2013 – 21,395 miles
- 2012 – 20,051 miles
- 2011 – 18,584 miles
- 2010 – 17,114 miles
- 2009 – 16,487 miles
- 2008 – 14,846 miles
- 2007 – 12,151 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass71,396 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
25 tests since 29 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass71,396 miles (+8,908)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 71,396 miles
- Test number
- 939517295051
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass62,488 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 62,488 miles
- Test number
- 153382998392
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail62,488 miles (+602)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,488 miles
- Test number
- 635079654247
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass61,886 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 61,886 miles
- Test number
- 205344829836
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail61,886 miles (+2,593)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,886 miles
- Test number
- 864066558554
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass59,293 miles (+1,965)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2023
- Odometer
- 59,293 miles
- Test number
- 399414563277
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass57,328 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 57,328 miles
- Test number
- 912645984581
- AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail57,328 miles (+11,861)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,328 miles
- Test number
- 197054199968
- Repaired at testOffside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass45,467 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 45,467 miles
- Test number
- 837745903684
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail45,467 miles (+14,299)2 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,467 miles
- Test number
- 415346751350
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass31,168 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 31,168 miles
- Test number
- 661710242856
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rearmost wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive misting all over the lower block (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail31,168 miles (+3,996)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,168 miles
- Test number
- 326626689815
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid joint (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/16c RF (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rearmost wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive misting all over the lower block (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass27,172 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2018
- Odometer
- 27,172 miles
- Test number
- 119896311366
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid/cat joint leaking (has a full new system fitted) (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail27,172 miles (+1,674)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,172 miles
- Test number
- 820792890214
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/16 RSC (4.1.D.1b)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking motor housing (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid/cat joint leaking (has a full new system fitted) (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass25,498 miles (+1,249)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2017
- Odometer
- 25,498 miles
- Test number
- 568117992994
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass24,249 miles (+1,427)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2016
- Odometer
- 24,249 miles
- Test number
- 257125835473
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- NoteOil leak
Pass22,822 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2015
- Odometer
- 22,822 miles
- Test number
- 499015434126
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail22,822 miles (+1,427)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,822 miles
- Test number
- 747845534151
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteGOODYEAR EXCELLENCE RFT 195/55/R16(87H)
Pass21,395 miles (+1,344)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2014
- Odometer
- 21,395 miles
- Test number
- 585881543186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,051 miles (+1,467)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2013
- Odometer
- 20,051 miles
- Test number
- 627376932162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,584 miles (+1,470)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2012
- Odometer
- 18,584 miles
- Test number
- 877248831156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,114 miles (+627)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2011
- Odometer
- 17,114 miles
- Test number
- 291787840178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,487 miles (+1,641)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 16,487 miles
- Test number
- 762273659320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,846 miles (+2,695)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 14,846 miles
- Test number
- 981824128377
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,151 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 12,151 miles
- Test number
- 602203837362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L55 BUD
- Does L55 BUD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 BUD is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L55 BUD?
- The MOT on L55 BUD is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L55 BUD done?
- L55 BUD was recorded at 71,396 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 3,306 miles a year.
- Has L55 BUD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L55 BUD has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on L55 BUD 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 L55 BUD find?
- L55 BUD passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 8 advisories: central stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 5 more.
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