MINI
Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc
LA55 BCUMOT history
LA55 BCU is a black petrol MINI first used on 14 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 62,412 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 62,412 mi
- At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 18 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,827 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA55 BCU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 14 Feb 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA55 BCU was last recorded at 62,412 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 2,607 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 59,805 miles · 17 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,607 miles
- Average per year
- 2,827 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 62,412 miles
- 2025 – 59,805 miles
- 2024 – 57,443 miles
- 2023 – 55,169 miles
- 2022 – 52,754 miles
- 2021 – 50,555 miles
- 2020 – 48,237 miles
- 2019 – 45,793 miles
- 2018 – 43,543 miles
- 2017 – 41,314 miles
- 2016 – 38,884 miles
- 2015 – 36,921 miles
- 2014 – 32,317 miles
- 2013 – 25,894 miles
- 2012 – 23,960 miles
- 2011 – 20,368 miles
- 2010 – 14,602 miles
- 2009 – 12,948 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass62,412 miles
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost. (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer.
Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failure2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failure2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
21 tests since 9 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass62,412 miles (+2,607)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 62,412 miles
- Test number
- 806159845110
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass59,805 miles (+2,362)3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 59,805 miles
- Test number
- 978914446992
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass57,443 miles (+2,274)3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 57,443 miles
- Test number
- 323656281996
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass55,169 miles (+2,415)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 55,169 miles
- Test number
- 685003087261
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass52,754 miles (+2,199)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 52,754 miles
- Test number
- 426562626249
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass50,555 miles (+2,318)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 50,555 miles
- Test number
- 234221120306
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower arm to hub. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner and outer surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass48,237 miles (+2,444)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 48,237 miles
- Test number
- 493049781191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,793 miles (+2,250)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 45,793 miles
- Test number
- 572905250847
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass43,543 miles (+2,229)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 43,543 miles
- Test number
- 885345288870
- AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Pass41,314 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 41,314 miles
- Test number
- 249090264031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,313 miles (+83)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,313 miles
- Test number
- 368135006419
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Fail41,230 miles (+2,346)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,230 miles
- Test number
- 647815877595
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass38,884 miles (+1,963)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 38,884 miles
- Test number
- 369542232271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,921 miles (+4,604)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 36,921 miles
- Test number
- 435080177306
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,317 miles (+6,423)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 32,317 miles
- Test number
- 849732874244
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteRear exhaust slight corrosion
Pass25,894 miles (+1,934)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 25,894 miles
- Test number
- 266174803229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,960 miles (+3,592)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 23,960 miles
- Test number
- 337342152420
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,368 miles (+5,766)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 20,368 miles
- Test number
- 206158721239
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass14,602 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 14,602 miles
- Test number
- 582643040068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail14,601 miles (+1,653)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 14,601 miles
- Test number
- 291731940035
- FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
- FailureNearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Pass12,948 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 12,948 miles
- Test number
- 303989599001
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about LA55 BCU
- Does LA55 BCU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 BCU is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LA55 BCU?
- The MOT on LA55 BCU is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LA55 BCU done?
- LA55 BCU was recorded at 62,412 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 2,827 miles a year.
- Has LA55 BCU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA55 BCU has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2017.
- Has the mileage on LA55 BCU 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 LA55 BCU find?
- LA55 BCU passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer.; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost., and 3 more.
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