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MINI (R58)

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

L5 CBNMOT history

L5 CBN is a silver petrol MINI (R58) first used on 16 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 81,401 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

L5 CBN silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
81,401 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,730 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 CBN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
(R58)
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
16 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 CBN was last recorded at 81,401 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 69 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,332 miles · 3 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
69 miles
Average per year
5,730 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,401 miles
  • 2025 – 75,998 miles
  • 2023 – 67,724 miles
  • 2022 – 60,998 miles
  • 2021 – 52,995 miles
  • 2020 – 48,276 miles
  • 2019 – 42,159 miles
  • 2018 – 35,437 miles
  • 2017 – 30,742 miles
  • 2016 – 25,035 miles
  • 2015 – 20,813 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,401 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 29 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,401 miles (+69)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    81,401 miles
    Test number
    340103334234
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail81,332 miles (+5,334)7 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,332 miles
    Test number
    992081005161
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative arm snapped (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges - 205/45/r17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass75,998 miles (+8,274)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    75,998 miles
    Test number
    122881934763
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlight self levelling device arm snapped
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryService light on
  4. Pass67,724 miles (+6,726)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    67,724 miles
    Test number
    876683724063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass60,998 miles (+64)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    60,998 miles
    Test number
    645277453302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Fail60,934 miles (+7,939)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,934 miles
    Test number
    453770764551
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass52,995 miles (+4,719)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    52,995 miles
    Test number
    370985268095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  8. Pass48,276 miles (+6,117)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    48,276 miles
    Test number
    716634044333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass42,159 miles (+6,722)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    42,159 miles
    Test number
    941963414656
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  10. Pass35,437 miles (+59)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    35,437 miles
    Test number
    752661109298
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail35,378 miles (+4,636)4 major2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,378 miles
    Test number
    797403178651
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass30,742 miles (+5,707)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    30,742 miles
    Test number
    673480513906
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.92 mm remaining in tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.72 mm remaining in tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear seats in stored position
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Pass25,035 miles (+32)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    25,035 miles
    Test number
    862037244747
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Cut to tyre
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Fail25,003 miles (+4,190)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,003 miles
    Test number
    282044760719
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Cut to tyre
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Pass20,813 miles1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    20,813 miles
    Test number
    229340515241
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteDamage to n/s front tyre wall and worn on inner edge.
    • NoteDamage to n/s front wheel inner rim.
    • NoteDamage to o/s front tyre wall.

Questions about L5 CBN

Does L5 CBN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 CBN is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 CBN?
The MOT on L5 CBN is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 CBN done?
L5 CBN was recorded at 81,401 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 5,730 miles a year.
Has L5 CBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 CBN has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 CBN 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 CBN find?
L5 CBN passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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