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Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LA55 BDEMOT history

LA55 BDE is a red petrol MINI first used on 30 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 10 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 96,562 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

LA55 BDE red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 May 2027
Mileage
96,562 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,981 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 BDE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 BDE was last recorded at 96,562 miles on 11 May 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,546 miles · 18 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
4,981 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,562 miles
  • 2025 – 95,943 miles
  • 2024 – 94,984 miles
  • 2023 – 94,147 miles
  • 2022 – 92,075 miles
  • 2021 – 87,213 miles
  • 2020 – 82,533 miles
  • 2019 – 78,253 miles
  • 2018 – 74,607 miles
  • 2017 – 72,298 miles
  • 2016 – 71,075 miles
  • 2015 – 63,121 miles
  • 2014 – 58,299 miles
  • 2013 – 50,255 miles
  • 2012 – 44,011 miles
  • 2011 – 38,210 miles
  • 2010 – 22,573 miles
  • 2009 – 10,601 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,562 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device rubber cracked and perishedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • General under body corrosion

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,562 miles (+16)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2027
    Odometer
    96,562 miles
    Test number
    627096543633
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device rubber cracked and perished

  2. Fail96,546 miles (+603)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,546 miles
    Test number
    964141974463
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device rubber cracked and perished

  3. Pass95,943 miles (+959)3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    95,943 miles
    Test number
    503412378186
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly perished
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  4. Pass94,984 miles (+837)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    94,984 miles
    Test number
    808150062291
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth head light lens deteriorated
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  5. Pass94,147 miles (+2,072)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    94,147 miles
    Test number
    447390026755
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  6. Pass92,075 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    92,075 miles
    Test number
    836558106145
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail92,075 miles (+4,862)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,075 miles
    Test number
    292445717797
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass87,213 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    87,213 miles
    Test number
    326099319527
    • AdvisoryNearside damage alongside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement close to excessive wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail87,213 miles (+4,680)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,213 miles
    Test number
    190601706938
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside damage alongside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement close to excessive wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass82,533 miles (+4,280)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2021
    Odometer
    82,533 miles
    Test number
    587688332750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass78,253 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2020
    Odometer
    78,253 miles
    Test number
    586291607026
    • AdvisoryChip on the windscreen.
    • 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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outer edge and has a nail in. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Reservoir. (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail78,253 miles (+3,646)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,253 miles
    Test number
    772825458855
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high Both sides. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChip on the windscreen.
    • 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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outer edge and has a nail in. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Reservoir. (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass74,607 miles (+2,309)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    74,607 miles
    Test number
    274738714953
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges and perishing.
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 on outer edge and perished. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perishing.
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component from reservoir cap and pipes. (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded Both sides. (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded and rear rubber mounts excessively deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass72,298 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2018
    Odometer
    72,298 miles
    Test number
    992872137600
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush lower arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush lower arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber mount deteriorating
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin deteriorating

  15. Fail72,298 miles (+1,223)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,298 miles
    Test number
    898770181557
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush lower arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush lower arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber mount deteriorating
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin deteriorating

  16. Pass71,075 miles (+7,954)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    71,075 miles
    Test number
    348404797097
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorating
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated ( still supporting rear exhaust)
    • AdvisoryRear number plate deteriorating

  17. Pass63,121 miles (+4,822)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    63,121 miles
    Test number
    885890835257
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skin deteriorating

  18. Pass58,299 miles (+2,054)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    58,299 miles
    Test number
    225031234264
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass56,245 miles (+5,990)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    56,245 miles
    Test number
    526809854052
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing outer edges

  20. Pass50,255 miles (+6,244)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    50,255 miles
    Test number
    728411283093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,011 miles (+5,801)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    44,011 miles
    Test number
    137277282050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,210 miles (+15,637)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    38,210 miles
    Test number
    455032131271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,573 miles (+11,972)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    22,573 miles
    Test number
    421985690116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass10,601 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    10,601 miles
    Test number
    163157539495
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Questions about LA55 BDE

Does LA55 BDE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 BDE is valid until 10 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA55 BDE?
The MOT on LA55 BDE is valid until 10 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 BDE done?
LA55 BDE was recorded at 96,562 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 4,981 miles a year.
Has LA55 BDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 BDE has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LA55 BDE 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 BDE find?
LA55 BDE passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 10 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 9 more.

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