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Orange · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

L5 CMXMOT history

L5 CMX is an orange diesel MINI first used on 15 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 139,335 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
139,335 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,775 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 CMX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
15 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 CMX was last recorded at 139,335 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 2,034 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
137,301 miles · 30 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,034 miles
Average per year
8,775 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 139,335 miles
  • 2024 – 137,301 miles
  • 2023 – 126,407 miles
  • 2022 – 114,334 miles
  • 2021 – 104,713 miles
  • 2020 – 93,626 miles
  • 2019 – 77,009 miles
  • 2017 – 68,213 miles
  • 2016 – 58,986 miles
  • 2015 – 50,617 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,335 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 8 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    139,335 miles
    Test number
    949925880798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail139,335 miles (+2,034)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,335 miles
    Test number
    533933048491
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass137,301 miles (+10,894)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    137,301 miles
    Test number
    820889766697
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass126,407 miles (+12,073)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    126,407 miles
    Test number
    789968868450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass114,334 miles (+9,621)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    114,334 miles
    Test number
    224327390110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass104,713 miles (+11,087)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    104,713 miles
    Test number
    417178727990
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass93,626 miles (+16,617)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    93,626 miles
    Test number
    113627750093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass77,009 miles (+8,796)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    77,009 miles
    Test number
    512553025118
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass68,213 miles (+9,227)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    68,213 miles
    Test number
    886519270853
    • AdvisoryScreen is chipped and cracked

  10. Pass58,986 miles (+8,369)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    58,986 miles
    Test number
    795240851663
    • AdvisoryScreen is chipped

  11. Pass50,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    50,617 miles
    Test number
    809705521458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail50,617 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,617 miles
    Test number
    729486512378
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about L5 CMX

Does L5 CMX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 CMX is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L5 CMX?
The MOT on L5 CMX is valid until 10 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 CMX done?
L5 CMX was recorded at 139,335 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 8,775 miles a year.
Has L5 CMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 CMX has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L5 CMX 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 CMX find?
L5 CMX passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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