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MINI Cooper S

Black · Petrol · 2016 · 1,998 cc

L5 XGSMOT history

L5 XGS is a black petrol MINI Cooper S first used on 6 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 71,262 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
71,262 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,992 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 XGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper S
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
6 Jan 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 XGS was last recorded at 71,262 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 4,954 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,308 miles · 3 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,954 miles
Average per year
6,992 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,262 miles
  • 2025 – 66,308 miles
  • 2024 – 58,957 miles
  • 2023 – 49,983 miles
  • 2022 – 43,125 miles
  • 2021 – 35,884 miles
  • 2020 – 29,199 miles
  • 2019 – 22,262 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,262 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 30 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,262 miles (+4,954)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    71,262 miles
    Test number
    384444752061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass66,308 miles (+7,351)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    66,308 miles
    Test number
    141643135675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass58,957 miles (+8,974)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    58,957 miles
    Test number
    450224461613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass49,983 miles (+6,858)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    49,983 miles
    Test number
    425584294836
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass43,125 miles (+7,241)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    43,125 miles
    Test number
    832353005089
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass35,884 miles (+6,685)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    35,884 miles
    Test number
    916343209487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass29,199 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    29,199 miles
    Test number
    658186629566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail29,198 miles (+6,936)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,198 miles
    Test number
    642565678009
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass22,262 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    22,262 miles
    Test number
    203917392172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail22,254 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,254 miles
    Test number
    897933048313
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Questions about L5 XGS

Does L5 XGS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 XGS is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 XGS?
The MOT on L5 XGS is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 XGS done?
L5 XGS was recorded at 71,262 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 6,992 miles a year.
Has L5 XGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 XGS has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on L5 XGS 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 XGS find?
L5 XGS passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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