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Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

L5 EWEMOT history

L5 EWE is a black diesel MINI first used on 6 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 78,220 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

L5 EWE black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jan 2027
Mileage
78,220 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,237 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 EWE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
6 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 EWE was last recorded at 78,220 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 3,304 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,916 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,304 miles
Average per year
2,237 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,220 miles
  • 2024 – 74,916 miles
  • 2023 – 70,335 miles
  • 2022 – 70,111 miles
  • 2020 – 69,539 miles
  • 2019 – 69,024 miles
  • 2018 – 68,563 miles
  • 2017 – 67,229 miles
  • 2016 – 64,355 miles
  • 2015 – 60,127 miles
  • 2014 – 53,503 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,220 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

15 tests since 29 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,220 miles (+3,304)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    78,220 miles
    Test number
    367123359030
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass74,916 miles (+4,290)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    74,916 miles
    Test number
    182471788532
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass70,626 miles (+291)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    70,626 miles
    Test number
    850985304594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass70,335 miles (+224)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    70,335 miles
    Test number
    355307738449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass70,111 miles (+572)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    70,111 miles
    Test number
    435329383576
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass69,539 miles (+515)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    69,539 miles
    Test number
    126686570263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass69,024 miles (+461)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    69,024 miles
    Test number
    842140844267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,563 miles (+1,334)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    68,563 miles
    Test number
    382386011828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    67,229 miles
    Test number
    185568046944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail67,229 miles (+2,874)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,229 miles
    Test number
    449397570499
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass64,355 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    64,355 miles
    Test number
    372397564864
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail64,322 miles (+4,195)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,322 miles
    Test number
    940410534875
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass60,127 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    60,127 miles
    Test number
    275687075106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail60,126 miles (+6,623)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,126 miles
    Test number
    965016575161
    • FailureRear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass53,503 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    53,503 miles
    Test number
    869303234392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Questions about L5 EWE

Does L5 EWE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 EWE is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 EWE?
The MOT on L5 EWE is valid until 9 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 EWE done?
L5 EWE was recorded at 78,220 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 2,237 miles a year.
Has L5 EWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 EWE has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2017.
Has the mileage on L5 EWE 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 EWE find?
L5 EWE passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush.

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