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White · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc

L5 BKOMOT history

L5 BKO is a white petrol MINI first used on 13 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 128,001 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

L5 BKO white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
128,001 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,423 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 BKO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
13 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 BKO was last recorded at 128,001 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,000 miles · 21 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,423 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,001 miles
  • 2025 – 127,413 miles
  • 2024 – 117,807 miles
  • 2020 – 116,098 miles
  • 2019 – 106,845 miles
  • 2018 – 98,183 miles
  • 2017 – 88,438 miles
  • 2016 – 81,109 miles
  • 2015 – 74,322 miles
  • 2013 – 61,808 miles
  • 2012 – 45,613 miles
  • 2011 – 35,485 miles
  • 2010 – 25,729 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,001 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened general condition all around (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including suspension components.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive STEERING LEAKING

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,001 miles (+1)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    128,001 miles
    Test number
    607516933549
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened general condition all around (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail128,000 miles (+587)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,000 miles
    Test number
    386101127469
    • MajorNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened general condition all around (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass127,413 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    127,413 miles
    Test number
    576096495685
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail127,412 miles (+9,605)1 dangerous7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,412 miles
    Test number
    463285215862
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass117,807 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    117,807 miles
    Test number
    165337071838
    • AdvisoryFront Hydraulic leak, but not excessive STEERING LEAKING (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear EXHAUST BACK BOX JOINT CORRODED

  6. Fail117,807 miles (+6)1 dangerous10 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,807 miles
    Test number
    266971579138
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Hydraulic leak, but not excessive STEERING LEAKING (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear EXHAUST BACK BOX JOINT CORRODED

  7. Fail117,801 miles (+1,703)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,801 miles
    Test number
    619801215243
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust damaged
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working

  8. Pass116,098 miles (+9,253)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    116,098 miles
    Test number
    563504007909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass106,845 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    106,845 miles
    Test number
    147543898768
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail106,828 miles (+8,645)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,828 miles
    Test number
    126948744881
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass98,183 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    98,183 miles
    Test number
    879119909302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail98,165 miles (+9,727)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,165 miles
    Test number
    850424171170
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

  13. Pass88,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    88,438 miles
    Test number
    240763317836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail88,438 miles (+7,329)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,438 miles
    Test number
    237572896344
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  15. Pass81,109 miles (+6,787)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    81,109 miles
    Test number
    511975157108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass74,322 miles (+12,514)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    74,322 miles
    Test number
    375628405048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust bracket broken

  17. Pass61,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    61,808 miles
    Test number
    565251363330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail61,808 miles (+16,195)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,808 miles
    Test number
    848291763367
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass45,613 miles (+10,128)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    45,613 miles
    Test number
    779656332334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    35,485 miles
    Test number
    538140741304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail35,485 miles (+9,756)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,485 miles
    Test number
    875319431362
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass25,729 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    25,729 miles
    Test number
    161883990216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L5 BKO

Does L5 BKO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 BKO is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 BKO?
The MOT on L5 BKO is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 BKO done?
L5 BKO was recorded at 128,001 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 6,423 miles a year.
Has L5 BKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 BKO has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 BKO 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 BKO find?
L5 BKO passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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