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Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,560 cc

LB08 BVFMOT history

LB08 BVF is a blue diesel MINI first used on 17 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 26 Nov 2025 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 105,673 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Nov 2025
Mileage
105,673 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2024
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,299 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 BVF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 BVF was last recorded at 105,673 miles on 26 Nov 2024, 1,693 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,980 miles · 27 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
1,693 miles
Average per year
5,299 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 105,673 miles
  • 2023 – 103,980 miles
  • 2022 – 99,269 miles
  • 2021 – 93,028 miles
  • 2019 – 84,664 miles
  • 2018 – 79,512 miles
  • 2017 – 75,006 miles
  • 2016 – 71,365 miles
  • 2015 – 65,190 miles
  • 2014 – 59,552 miles
  • 2013 – 53,992 miles
  • 2012 – 44,989 miles
  • 2011 – 34,119 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,673 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCoolant low
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush has slight damage (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

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 Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,673 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    105,673 miles
    Test number
    492347533312
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush has slight damage (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  2. Fail105,673 miles (+1,693)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,673 miles
    Test number
    521487883862
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush has slight damage (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  3. Pass103,980 miles (+15)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    103,980 miles
    Test number
    995244340785
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective offside & nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail103,965 miles (+4,696)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,965 miles
    Test number
    607980171274
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front of sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear of sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDifferent size tyres each axle
    • AdvisoryDrive belt cracked

  5. Pass99,269 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    99,269 miles
    Test number
    668849124886
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail99,269 miles (+6,241)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,269 miles
    Test number
    341587308168
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass93,028 miles (+8,364)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    93,028 miles
    Test number
    455433884161
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Lower engine mount bush slightly worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass84,664 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    84,664 miles
    Test number
    220523784092
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Fail84,660 miles (+5,148)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,660 miles
    Test number
    604942392683
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass79,512 miles (+4,506)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    79,512 miles
    Test number
    413366026225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass75,006 miles (+3,641)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    75,006 miles
    Test number
    721358372367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,365 miles (+6,175)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    71,365 miles
    Test number
    831271309776
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass65,190 miles (+5,638)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    65,190 miles
    Test number
    885684705287
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail59,552 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,552 miles
    Test number
    157562804224
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass59,552 miles (+5,560)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    59,552 miles
    Test number
    558562404267
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass53,992 miles (+9,003)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    53,992 miles
    Test number
    848170283102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,989 miles (+10,870)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    44,989 miles
    Test number
    145146962109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass34,119 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    34,119 miles
    Test number
    806827241147
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB08 BVF

Does LB08 BVF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 BVF expired on 26 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 BVF?
The MOT on LB08 BVF expired on 26 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 BVF done?
LB08 BVF was recorded at 105,673 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2024, an average of 5,299 miles a year.
Has LB08 BVF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 BVF has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LB08 BVF 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 LB08 BVF find?
LB08 BVF passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2024 with 6 advisories: coolant low; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush has slight damage, and 3 more.

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