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Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LA55 BDXMOT history

LA55 BDX is a grey petrol MINI first used on 31 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 11 Nov 2025 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 144,759 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2024.

LA55 BDX grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Nov 2025
Mileage
144,759 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2024
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,390 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 BDX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 BDX was last recorded at 144,759 miles on 12 Nov 2024, 7,467 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,292 miles · 11 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
7,467 miles
Average per year
6,390 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 144,759 miles
  • 2023 – 137,292 miles
  • 2022 – 133,245 miles
  • 2021 – 129,403 miles
  • 2020 – 126,249 miles
  • 2019 – 122,380 miles
  • 2018 – 117,208 miles
  • 2017 – 111,517 miles
  • 2016 – 100,318 miles
  • 2015 – 92,910 miles
  • 2013 – 88,487 miles
  • 2012 – 86,307 miles
  • 2011 – 77,787 miles
  • 2010 – 66,302 miles
  • 2009 – 56,464 miles
  • 2008 – 42,974 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,759 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,759 miles (+7,467)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    144,759 miles
    Test number
    926608231650
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass137,292 miles (+4,047)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    137,292 miles
    Test number
    852354145292
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass133,245 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    133,245 miles
    Test number
    112932589558
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm upper bush weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight noise on turn (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm upper bush weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop light inop
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

  4. Fail133,245 miles (+3,842)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,245 miles
    Test number
    177430869407
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing one (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing one (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm upper bush weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm upper bush weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop light inop
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

  5. Pass129,403 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    129,403 miles
    Test number
    522940678702
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail129,403 miles (+3,154)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,403 miles
    Test number
    317926042240
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass126,249 miles (+3,869)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    126,249 miles
    Test number
    692983681222
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass122,380 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    122,380 miles
    Test number
    580354441114
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail122,380 miles (+5,172)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,380 miles
    Test number
    454256283829
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass117,208 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    117,208 miles
    Test number
    965055606846
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryChip in windsceen

  11. Fail117,207 miles (+5,690)2 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,207 miles
    Test number
    433081895984
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryChip in windsceen

  12. Pass111,517 miles (+11,199)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    111,517 miles
    Test number
    337219912924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass100,318 miles (+7,408)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    100,318 miles
    Test number
    116997702655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass92,910 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    92,910 miles
    Test number
    375002788583
    • AdvisorySlight play in inner steering rack joints
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail92,910 miles (+4,423)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,910 miles
    Test number
    185137600885
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisorySlight play in inner steering rack joints
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass88,487 miles (+2,180)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    88,487 miles
    Test number
    688173643358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass86,307 miles (+8,520)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    86,307 miles
    Test number
    726977722371
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteRear discs worn
    • NoteRear silencer starting to corrode

  18. Pass77,787 miles (+11,485)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    77,787 miles
    Test number
    895545831381
    • NoteNearside front and rear tyres worn on edges

  19. Pass66,302 miles (+9,838)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    66,302 miles
    Test number
    103859220327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,464 miles (+13,490)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    56,464 miles
    Test number
    864068229346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    42,974 miles
    Test number
    741833748313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 BDX

Does LA55 BDX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 BDX expired on 11 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 BDX?
The MOT on LA55 BDX expired on 11 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 BDX done?
LA55 BDX was recorded at 144,759 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2024, an average of 6,390 miles a year.
Has LA55 BDX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 BDX has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LA55 BDX 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 BDX find?
LA55 BDX passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2024 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front macpherson strut ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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