MINI
Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc
LA55 BWZMOT history
LA55 BWZ is a black petrol MINI first used on 10 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 100,648 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 100,648 mi
- At MOT on 20 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 17 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 5,143 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA55 BWZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 10 Feb 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA55 BWZ was last recorded at 100,648 miles on 20 May 2026, 3,299 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 97,349 miles · 9 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,299 miles
- Average per year
- 5,143 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 100,648 miles
- 2025 – 97,349 miles
- 2023 – 89,208 miles
- 2022 – 83,712 miles
- 2021 – 79,013 miles
- 2020 – 72,686 miles
- 2019 – 63,689 miles
- 2018 – 54,846 miles
- 2017 – 48,067 miles
- 2016 – 41,246 miles
- 2015 – 36,750 miles
- 2014 – 29,690 miles
- 2013 – 24,291 miles
- 2012 – 20,145 miles
- 2011 – 17,425 miles
- 2010 – 12,634 miles
- 2009 – 11,610 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass100,648 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TCA bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TCA bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush TCA bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush TCA bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Full MOT history
19 tests since 26 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass100,648 miles (+3,299)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 100,648 miles
- Test number
- 664019470740
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,349 miles (+8,141)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 97,349 miles
- Test number
- 704074697082
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass89,208 miles (+5,496)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 89,208 miles
- Test number
- 213205461178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,712 miles (+4,699)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 83,712 miles
- Test number
- 338052702301
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TCA bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TCA bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass79,013 miles (+6,327)2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 79,013 miles
- Test number
- 956607692587
- MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear number plate light lens missing light working at time of test
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage both at joint between rubber and metal (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass72,686 miles (+8,997)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 72,686 miles
- Test number
- 743141565349
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush paly on both offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leak from back box (6.1.2 (a))
Pass63,689 miles (+8,843)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 63,689 miles
- Test number
- 875984650868
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass54,846 miles (+6,779)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 54,846 miles
- Test number
- 354031368467
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush TCA bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush TCA bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass48,067 miles (+6,821)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 48,067 miles
- Test number
- 262598644624
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush TCA bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush TCA bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass41,246 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 41,246 miles
- Test number
- 743420084644
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,246 miles (+4,496)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,246 miles
- Test number
- 350559178665
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Pass36,750 miles (+7,060)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 36,750 miles
- Test number
- 337424235032
- NoteN/s/f tyre getting low tread on inside edge not below limits at time of test.
- NoteRear exhaust poor condition corroded not blowing at time of test.
- NoteVery slight play/wear in front tca bushes at time of test.
Pass29,690 miles (+5,399)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 29,690 miles
- Test number
- 456622444003
- NoteInside edge of rear brake discs corroded around the outer edge not to x/s at time of test.
- NoteRear exhaust poor condition corroded outer skin not blowing at time of test.
Pass24,291 miles (+4,146)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 24,291 miles
- Test number
- 698405033044
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRear exhaust silencer in poor condition(outer skin)
Pass20,145 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 20,145 miles
- Test number
- 128007822413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail20,145 miles (+2,720)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,145 miles
- Test number
- 589504422029
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteFront brake pads 3/4 worn at time of test.
Pass17,425 miles (+4,791)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 17,425 miles
- Test number
- 358476421033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,634 miles (+1,024)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 12,634 miles
- Test number
- 114156820091
- NoteAll 4 brake discs slight surface rust not scored,pitted or worn at time of test.(vehicle been standing).
Pass11,610 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 11,610 miles
- Test number
- 121236529456
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LA55 BWZ
- Does LA55 BWZ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 BWZ is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LA55 BWZ?
- The MOT on LA55 BWZ is valid until 8 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LA55 BWZ done?
- LA55 BWZ was recorded at 100,648 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 5,143 miles a year.
- Has LA55 BWZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA55 BWZ has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2016.
- Has the mileage on LA55 BWZ 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 BWZ find?
- LA55 BWZ passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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