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MINI Cooper S

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LB12 CJUMOT history

LB12 CJU is a black petrol MINI Cooper S first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 86,726 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Sept 2027
Mileage
86,726 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,374 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 CJU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper S
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 CJU was last recorded at 86,726 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 564 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,162 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
564 miles
Average per year
4,374 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,726 miles
  • 2025 – 86,162 miles
  • 2024 – 83,582 miles
  • 2023 – 79,198 miles
  • 2022 – 75,518 miles
  • 2021 – 71,705 miles
  • 2020 – 69,015 miles
  • 2019 – 62,985 miles
  • 2018 – 58,812 miles
  • 2017 – 53,999 miles
  • 2016 – 47,664 miles
  • 2015 – 39,038 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,726 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 2 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,726 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    86,726 miles
    Test number
    812478872137
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail86,725 miles (+563)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,725 miles
    Test number
    815717764985
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass86,162 miles (+57)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    86,162 miles
    Test number
    573729590892
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail86,105 miles (+2,523)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,105 miles
    Test number
    174100957532
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass83,582 miles (+4,384)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    83,582 miles
    Test number
    916993521881
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass79,198 miles (+3,680)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    79,198 miles
    Test number
    355724875844
    • 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))
  7. Pass75,518 miles (+3,813)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    75,518 miles
    Test number
    543704663411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass71,705 miles (+2,690)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    71,705 miles
    Test number
    718947258854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,015 miles (+6,030)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    69,015 miles
    Test number
    353741089095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    62,985 miles
    Test number
    903361117900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail62,985 miles (+4,173)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,985 miles
    Test number
    831322327427
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  12. Pass58,812 miles (+4,813)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    58,812 miles
    Test number
    118833420046
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  13. Pass53,999 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    53,999 miles
    Test number
    303907596912
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle
  14. Fail53,999 miles (+6,335)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,999 miles
    Test number
    522794590423
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle
  15. Pass47,664 miles (+8,626)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    47,664 miles
    Test number
    877519463240
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle
  16. Pass39,038 miles (+1,632)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    39,038 miles
    Test number
    112917273476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    37,406 miles
    Test number
    276783055162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 CJU

Does LB12 CJU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 CJU is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 CJU?
The MOT on LB12 CJU is valid until 18 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 CJU done?
LB12 CJU was recorded at 86,726 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 4,374 miles a year.
Has LB12 CJU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 CJU has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 CJU 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 LB12 CJU find?
LB12 CJU passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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