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Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc

L8 BOVMOT history

L8 BOV is a grey petrol MINI first used on 20 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 29 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 80,948 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

L8 BOV grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Aug 2027
Mileage
80,948 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,003 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 BOV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
20 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 BOV was last recorded at 80,948 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 7,496 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,452 miles · 30 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,496 miles
Average per year
4,003 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,948 miles
  • 2025 – 73,452 miles
  • 2023 – 70,658 miles
  • 2021 – 64,195 miles
  • 2019 – 56,841 miles
  • 2018 – 51,751 miles
  • 2017 – 45,560 miles
  • 2016 – 40,554 miles
  • 2015 – 36,555 miles
  • 2014 – 33,917 miles
  • 2013 – 29,804 miles
  • 2012 – 25,522 miles
  • 2011 – 21,448 miles
  • 2010 – 15,796 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,948 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Fuel cap sill perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,948 miles (+7,496)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    80,948 miles
    Test number
    352863424036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass73,452 miles (+2,794)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    73,452 miles
    Test number
    155087878544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass70,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    70,658 miles
    Test number
    763802173472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail70,658 miles (+6,463)1 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,658 miles
    Test number
    763914948609
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass64,195 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    64,195 miles
    Test number
    848680715980
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on in side edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail64,195 miles (+2,111)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,195 miles
    Test number
    626119995507
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on in side edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail62,084 miles (+5,243)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,084 miles
    Test number
    368106166500
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass56,841 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    56,841 miles
    Test number
    456466967676
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sill perishing

  9. Fail56,827 miles (+5,076)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,827 miles
    Test number
    320071386761
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sill perishing

  10. Pass51,751 miles (+6,191)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    51,751 miles
    Test number
    858041387325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,560 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    45,560 miles
    Test number
    349434719406
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn inner & outer edges close to wear indicators & tread cracking
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some under side components

  12. Fail45,560 miles (+5,006)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,560 miles
    Test number
    532984414585
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn inner & outer edges close to wear indicators & tread cracking
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some under side components

  13. Pass40,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    40,554 miles
    Test number
    288603938089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail40,554 miles (+3,999)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,554 miles
    Test number
    895743821009
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass36,555 miles (+2,638)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    36,555 miles
    Test number
    985505505141
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass33,917 miles (+4,113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    33,917 miles
    Test number
    186112734195
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass29,804 miles (+4,282)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    29,804 miles
    Test number
    907703933188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,522 miles (+4,074)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2013
    Odometer
    25,522 miles
    Test number
    216182632151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,448 miles (+5,652)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    21,448 miles
    Test number
    645723831168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    15,796 miles
    Test number
    933147210147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 BOV

Does L8 BOV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 BOV is valid until 29 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 BOV?
The MOT on L8 BOV is valid until 29 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 BOV done?
L8 BOV was recorded at 80,948 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 4,003 miles a year.
Has L8 BOV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 BOV has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on L8 BOV 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 L8 BOV find?
L8 BOV passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 3 more.

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