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MINI Cooper S

Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc

LB09 BBZMOT history

LB09 BBZ is a red petrol MINI Cooper S first used on 16 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 96,378 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
96,378 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,334 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 BBZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper S
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
16 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 BBZ was last recorded at 96,378 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,376 miles · 28 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,334 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,378 miles
  • 2025 – 93,462 miles
  • 2024 – 82,587 miles
  • 2023 – 70,092 miles
  • 2022 – 65,650 miles
  • 2021 – 59,604 miles
  • 2020 – 54,511 miles
  • 2019 – 54,496 miles
  • 2018 – 52,017 miles
  • 2017 – 49,299 miles
  • 2016 – 46,871 miles
  • 2015 – 43,864 miles
  • 2014 – 39,636 miles
  • 2013 – 30,306 miles
  • 2012 – 23,686 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,378 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded 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.

  • Central exhaust fouling support bar slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Lower radiator hose insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Timing chain rattle from engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged bent at union with flexy hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,378 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    96,378 miles
    Test number
    670987723795
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail96,376 miles (+2,914)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,376 miles
    Test number
    486499651651
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass93,462 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    93,462 miles
    Test number
    160946649126
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust fouling support bar slightly
    • AdvisoryLower radiator hose insecure
    • AdvisoryTiming chain rattle from engine

  4. Fail93,462 miles (+10,875)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,462 miles
    Test number
    928735579465
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn part of suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust fouling support bar slightly
    • AdvisoryLower radiator hose insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTiming chain rattle from engine

  5. Pass82,587 miles (+85)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    82,587 miles
    Test number
    971386533081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged bent at union with flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside side undertray insecure
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp cleaning device not working

  6. Fail82,502 miles (+12,410)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,502 miles
    Test number
    310731459847
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged bent at union with flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside side undertray insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp slightly loose
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp cleaning device not working

  7. Pass70,092 miles (+4,442)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    70,092 miles
    Test number
    321485233018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,650 miles (+6,046)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    65,650 miles
    Test number
    465895989465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,604 miles (+554)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    59,604 miles
    Test number
    480344244016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,050 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    59,050 miles
    Test number
    242598371830
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail59,050 miles (+4,539)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,050 miles
    Test number
    550118956459
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn lower linkage ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass54,511 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    54,511 miles
    Test number
    283687292807
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass54,496 miles (+2,479)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    54,496 miles
    Test number
    729504781580
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass52,017 miles (+2,718)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    52,017 miles
    Test number
    189390400259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    49,299 miles
    Test number
    116254126552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail49,299 miles (+2,428)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,299 miles
    Test number
    830495939958
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  17. Pass46,871 miles (+3,007)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    46,871 miles
    Test number
    601914826487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,864 miles (+4,228)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    43,864 miles
    Test number
    518065575152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,636 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    39,636 miles
    Test number
    887632764137
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Fail39,636 miles (+9,330)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,636 miles
    Test number
    649882764132
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass30,306 miles (+6,620)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    30,306 miles
    Test number
    275918943484
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteCuts in n/s/r tyre tread.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass23,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    23,686 miles
    Test number
    347866962100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail23,686 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,686 miles
    Test number
    655826862190
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LB09 BBZ

Does LB09 BBZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB09 BBZ is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB09 BBZ?
The MOT on LB09 BBZ is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB09 BBZ done?
LB09 BBZ was recorded at 96,378 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 5,334 miles a year.
Has LB09 BBZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 BBZ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB09 BBZ 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 LB09 BBZ find?
LB09 BBZ passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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