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White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

L55 DOWMOT history

L55 DOW is a white petrol MINI First first used on 31 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 93,931 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
93,931 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,068 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 DOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
First
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 DOW was last recorded at 93,931 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 8,167 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,764 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,167 miles
Average per year
7,068 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,931 miles
  • 2025 – 85,764 miles
  • 2024 – 80,016 miles
  • 2023 – 78,659 miles
  • 2022 – 68,509 miles
  • 2021 – 62,646 miles
  • 2020 – 56,571 miles
  • 2019 – 53,261 miles
  • 2018 – 49,994 miles
  • 2017 – 46,688 miles
  • 2016 – 35,467 miles
  • 2015 – 17,284 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,931 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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.

  • Nearside Front tyre wearing at outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 24 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,931 miles (+8,167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    93,931 miles
    Test number
    544806906721
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass85,764 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    85,764 miles
    Test number
    162782276890
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail85,762 miles (+5,746)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,762 miles
    Test number
    716816956467
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass80,016 miles (+1,357)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    80,016 miles
    Test number
    757750318852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass78,659 miles (+10,150)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    78,659 miles
    Test number
    786389008937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass68,509 miles (+5,863)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    68,509 miles
    Test number
    150479119391
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass62,646 miles (+6,075)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    62,646 miles
    Test number
    438736709564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,571 miles (+3,310)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    56,571 miles
    Test number
    905135188756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,261 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    53,261 miles
    Test number
    797463035725
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing at outer edge

  10. Fail53,261 miles (+3,267)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,261 miles
    Test number
    567916030270
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing at outer edge

  11. Pass49,994 miles (+3,306)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    49,994 miles
    Test number
    448017590143
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing badly at outer edge of tread
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking between treads
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded

  12. Pass46,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    46,688 miles
    Test number
    549833969480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail46,688 miles (+11,221)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,688 miles
    Test number
    177968459453
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass35,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    35,467 miles
    Test number
    111683949817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail35,467 miles (+18,183)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,467 miles
    Test number
    882842643618
    • FailureNearside Front Additional braking device damaged brake pad monitor wire rubbing on wheel (3.6.I.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass17,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    17,284 miles
    Test number
    187593185009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 DOW

Does L55 DOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 DOW is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 DOW?
The MOT on L55 DOW is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 DOW done?
L55 DOW was recorded at 93,931 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 7,068 miles a year.
Has L55 DOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 DOW has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L55 DOW 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 DOW find?
L55 DOW passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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