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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LB08 BVLMOT history

LB08 BVL is a black petrol MINI first used on 19 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 86,958 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jun 2027
Mileage
86,958 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,923 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 BVL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 BVL was last recorded at 86,958 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,955 miles · 29 May 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
3,923 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,958 miles
  • 2025 – 84,828 miles
  • 2023 – 82,049 miles
  • 2022 – 78,159 miles
  • 2021 – 76,297 miles
  • 2020 – 73,622 miles
  • 2019 – 71,182 miles
  • 2017 – 67,627 miles
  • 2016 – 65,868 miles
  • 2015 – 62,369 miles
  • 2014 – 58,625 miles
  • 2013 – 50,368 miles
  • 2012 – 40,066 miles
  • 2011 – 28,599 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,958 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryAccident damage to front endRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront fog lights not workingRecorded 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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,958 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    86,958 miles
    Test number
    816520844507
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAccident damage to front end
    • AdvisoryFront fog lights not working

  2. Fail86,955 miles (+2,127)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,955 miles
    Test number
    155949457885
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAccident damage to front end
    • AdvisoryFront fog lights not working

  3. Pass84,828 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    84,828 miles
    Test number
    292619974397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail84,791 miles (+2,742)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,791 miles
    Test number
    460189727659
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass82,049 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    82,049 miles
    Test number
    573396422304
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail82,049 miles (+3,890)10 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,049 miles
    Test number
    914872807404
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass78,159 miles (+1,862)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2023
    Odometer
    78,159 miles
    Test number
    135172708772
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass76,297 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2022
    Odometer
    76,297 miles
    Test number
    274843562478
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail76,297 miles (+2,675)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,297 miles
    Test number
    254507822155
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass73,622 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    73,622 miles
    Test number
    177360736688
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail73,622 miles (+2,440)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,622 miles
    Test number
    451537382255
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass71,182 miles (+3,555)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    71,182 miles
    Test number
    407809833769
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  13. Pass67,627 miles (+1,759)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    67,627 miles
    Test number
    607429174710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    65,868 miles
    Test number
    145104776542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail65,868 miles (+3,499)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,868 miles
    Test number
    892564273101
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass62,369 miles (+3,744)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    62,369 miles
    Test number
    836527851186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,625 miles (+8,257)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    58,625 miles
    Test number
    809306464222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,368 miles (+10,302)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    50,368 miles
    Test number
    786510623228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,066 miles (+11,467)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    40,066 miles
    Test number
    787052312252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,599 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    28,599 miles
    Test number
    636002201237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail28,595 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,595 miles
    Test number
    279621601226
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LB08 BVL

Does LB08 BVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 BVL is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 BVL?
The MOT on LB08 BVL is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 BVL done?
LB08 BVL was recorded at 86,958 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 3,923 miles a year.
Has LB08 BVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 BVL has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LB08 BVL 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 BVL find?
LB08 BVL passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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