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MINI Cooper S

Grey · Petrol · 2017 · 1,998 cc

L5 AVCMOT history

L5 AVC is a grey petrol MINI Cooper S first used on 30 Jun 2017. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 36,743 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
36,743 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,483 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 AVC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper S
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
30 Jun 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 AVC was last recorded at 36,743 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 4,801 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
31,942 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,801 miles
Average per year
4,483 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 36,743 miles
  • 2024 – 31,942 miles
  • 2023 – 27,534 miles
  • 2022 – 22,393 miles
  • 2021 – 17,928 miles
  • 2020 – 13,743 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,743 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished and cracking outer edges
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 23 Jun 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,743 miles (+4,801)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    36,743 miles
    Test number
    553165007677
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished and cracking outer edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass31,942 miles (+4,408)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    31,942 miles
    Test number
    413476972627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass27,534 miles (+5,141)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    27,534 miles
    Test number
    155978540864
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass22,393 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    22,393 miles
    Test number
    944285543912
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail22,393 miles (+4,465)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,393 miles
    Test number
    947531306008
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass17,928 miles (+4,185)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    17,928 miles
    Test number
    982693994986
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full inspection

  7. Pass13,743 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    13,743 miles
    Test number
    144558254590
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    556528841367
    • AdvisoryCOVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Questions about L5 AVC

Does L5 AVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 AVC is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L5 AVC?
The MOT on L5 AVC is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 AVC done?
L5 AVC was recorded at 36,743 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 4,483 miles a year.
Has L5 AVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 AVC has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on L5 AVC 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 L5 AVC find?
L5 AVC passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: both rear tyres perished and cracking outer edges; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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