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Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LA55 BDUMOT history

LA55 BDU is a grey petrol MINI first used on 15 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 91,632 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2025.

LA55 BDU grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Aug 2026
Mileage
91,632 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2025
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,278 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 BDU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
15 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 BDU was last recorded at 91,632 miles on 15 Aug 2025, 4,274 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,358 miles · 11 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
4,274 miles
Average per year
4,278 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 91,632 miles
  • 2024 – 87,358 miles
  • 2023 – 86,769 miles
  • 2022 – 83,938 miles
  • 2021 – 81,756 miles
  • 2020 – 79,525 miles
  • 2019 – 76,452 miles
  • 2018 – 72,582 miles
  • 2017 – 68,620 miles
  • 2016 – 65,442 miles
  • 2015 – 62,189 miles
  • 2014 – 57,740 miles
  • 2013 – 54,503 miles
  • 2012 – 48,247 miles
  • 2011 – 41,577 miles
  • 2010 – 30,207 miles
  • 2009 – 20,787 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,632 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

31 tests since 22 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,632 miles (+4,274)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    91,632 miles
    Test number
    852279039724
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass87,358 miles (+56)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    87,358 miles
    Test number
    208352284145
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail87,302 miles (+533)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,302 miles
    Test number
    935313675190
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass86,769 miles (+3)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    86,769 miles
    Test number
    293522846319
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Fail86,766 miles (+2,828)6 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,766 miles
    Test number
    928430154347
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass83,938 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    83,938 miles
    Test number
    169414466050
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail83,938 miles (+2,182)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,938 miles
    Test number
    942786657868
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass81,756 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    81,756 miles
    Test number
    703671118710
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail81,756 miles (+2,231)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,756 miles
    Test number
    527242732123
    • MajorNearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror cover missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens missing and lamp emitting white light (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass79,525 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    79,525 miles
    Test number
    500274648178
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail79,524 miles (+3,072)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,524 miles
    Test number
    253576344241
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass76,452 miles (+3,870)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    76,452 miles
    Test number
    526671750261
    • DangerousOil level below minimum on dipstick
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass72,582 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    72,582 miles
    Test number
    673862580597
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  14. Fail72,582 miles (+3,962)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,582 miles
    Test number
    111660775505
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  15. Pass68,620 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    68,620 miles
    Test number
    926161815423
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Most rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Most rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  16. Fail68,620 miles (+3,178)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,620 miles
    Test number
    284494302655
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Most rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Most rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOil level low on dipstick
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  17. Pass65,442 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    65,442 miles
    Test number
    683711155375
    • AdvisoryExhausts back box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Most rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Most rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  18. Fail65,442 miles (+3,253)3 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,442 miles
    Test number
    508847549875
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhausts back box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Most rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Most rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  19. Fail62,189 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,189 miles
    Test number
    636141795192
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteExhaust back box outer skin corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass62,189 miles (+4,449)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    62,189 miles
    Test number
    875441995134
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteExhaust back box outer skin corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass57,740 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    57,740 miles
    Test number
    259573714252
    • NoteExhaust outer skin corroded
    • NoteNearside front wipper split
    • NoteOffside front wipper split

  22. Fail57,740 miles (+3,237)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,740 miles
    Test number
    408983314282
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteExhaust outer skin corroded
    • NoteNearside front wipper split
    • NoteOffside front wipper split

  23. Pass54,503 miles (+6,256)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    54,503 miles
    Test number
    555775383134
    • NoteRear exh slightly deteriorated.

  24. Pass48,247 miles (+6,670)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    48,247 miles
    Test number
    677619782151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteExhaust rear silencer deteriorating
    • NoteWindscreen washer jets partially blocked

  25. Pass41,577 miles (+3,151)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    41,577 miles
    Test number
    709694891115
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass38,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    38,426 miles
    Test number
    275301431071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail38,426 miles (+8,219)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,426 miles
    Test number
    608431431019
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  28. Fail30,207 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,207 miles
    Test number
    381392930011
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  29. Pass30,207 miles (+9,420)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    30,207 miles
    Test number
    920612830098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass20,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    20,787 miles
    Test number
    532002429043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail20,787 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,787 miles
    Test number
    694082429099
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LA55 BDU

Does LA55 BDU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 BDU expired on 14 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 BDU?
The MOT on LA55 BDU expired on 14 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 BDU done?
LA55 BDU was recorded at 91,632 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2025, an average of 4,278 miles a year.
Has LA55 BDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 BDU has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LA55 BDU 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 BDU find?
LA55 BDU passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside front upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside rear nail in tyre, and 2 more.

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