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Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,496 cc

L6 XCLMOT history

L6 XCL is a black diesel MINI Cooper first used on 29 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 90,521 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
90,521 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,940 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 XCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,496 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
29 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 XCL was last recorded at 90,521 miles on 19 Sept 2026, 4,684 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,837 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,684 miles
Average per year
6,940 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,521 miles
  • 2025 – 85,837 miles
  • 2024 – 79,089 miles
  • 2023 – 73,012 miles
  • 2022 – 65,634 miles
  • 2021 – 58,494 miles
  • 2020 – 51,207 miles
  • 2019 – 40,007 miles
  • 2018 – 35,324 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,521 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryO/s/f road wheel has been weldedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

11 tests since 6 Oct 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,521 miles (+4,684)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    90,521 miles
    Test number
    180922198134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f road wheel has been welded

  2. Pass85,837 miles (+6,748)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    85,837 miles
    Test number
    416684586051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f road wheel has been welded

  3. Pass79,089 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    79,089 miles
    Test number
    228257684833
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3.0mm at lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail79,089 miles (+6,077)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,089 miles
    Test number
    253495081357
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3.0mm at lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass73,012 miles (+7,378)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    73,012 miles
    Test number
    985294916650
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Pass65,634 miles (+7,140)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    65,634 miles
    Test number
    442584003743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass58,494 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    58,494 miles
    Test number
    108088193150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Fail58,473 miles (+7,266)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,473 miles
    Test number
    987830739770
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Pass51,207 miles (+11,200)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    51,207 miles
    Test number
    272622088980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,007 miles (+4,683)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    40,007 miles
    Test number
    802364694066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,324 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    35,324 miles
    Test number
    184670351122
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about L6 XCL

Does L6 XCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 XCL is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 XCL?
The MOT on L6 XCL is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 XCL done?
L6 XCL was recorded at 90,521 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2026, an average of 6,940 miles a year.
Has L6 XCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 XCL has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L6 XCL 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 L6 XCL find?
L6 XCL passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear inner brake pad(s) wearing thin both; o/s/f road wheel has been welded.

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