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Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

LB51 BYFMOT history

LB51 BYF is a green petrol MINI first used on 23 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 124,725 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
124,725 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2023
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,670 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 BYF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 BYF was last recorded at 124,725 miles on 11 Sept 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,723 miles · 31 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,670 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 124,725 miles
  • 2022 – 119,734 miles
  • 2021 – 116,427 miles
  • 2019 – 112,025 miles
  • 2018 – 108,784 miles
  • 2017 – 104,289 miles
  • 2016 – 101,216 miles
  • 2015 – 98,435 miles
  • 2014 – 93,848 miles
  • 2013 – 90,471 miles
  • 2012 – 84,678 miles
  • 2011 – 79,164 miles
  • 2010 – 73,090 miles
  • 2009 – 62,922 miles
  • 2008 – 54,647 miles
  • 2007 – 52,501 miles
  • 2006 – 44,555 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

29 tests since 12 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    389572805560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. FailMileage not read4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    696431568312
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    504956555154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. FailMileage not read3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    771367253359
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass124,725 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    124,725 miles
    Test number
    149738807454
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside front top suspension mount has slight play
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail124,723 miles (+4,989)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,723 miles
    Test number
    608591473876
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass119,734 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    119,734 miles
    Test number
    151110793844
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Fail119,734 miles (+3,307)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,734 miles
    Test number
    680677119591
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass116,427 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    116,427 miles
    Test number
    489869210704
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Fail116,427 miles (+4,402)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,427 miles
    Test number
    734669444685
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass112,025 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    112,025 miles
    Test number
    722903849282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension Top Mount bearing noisy and hard to turn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Fail112,022 miles (+3,238)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,022 miles
    Test number
    328072474270
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Pass108,784 miles (+4,495)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    108,784 miles
    Test number
    838791835499
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass104,289 miles (+3,073)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    104,289 miles
    Test number
    636796155000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass101,216 miles (+2,781)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    101,216 miles
    Test number
    565867428733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass98,435 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    98,435 miles
    Test number
    586435125128
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres in poor condition

  17. Fail98,435 miles (+4,587)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,435 miles
    Test number
    885325325135
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres in poor condition

  18. Fail93,848 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,848 miles
    Test number
    127552324171
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front tyre heavily worn inner edge almost to cords
    • NoteRear exhaust poor condition

  19. Pass93,848 miles (+3,377)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2015
    Odometer
    93,848 miles
    Test number
    268422824471
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front tyre heavily worn inner edge almost to cords
    • NoteRear exhaust poor condition

  20. Pass90,471 miles (+5,793)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2014
    Odometer
    90,471 miles
    Test number
    465621323181
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn starting to split
    • NoteRear exhaust box corrodedand support bracket

  21. Pass84,678 miles (+9)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    84,678 miles
    Test number
    946806922169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  22. Fail84,669 miles (+5,505)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,669 miles
    Test number
    687932322158
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  23. Pass79,164 miles (+6,074)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    79,164 miles
    Test number
    726693221143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass73,090 miles (+10,168)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    73,090 miles
    Test number
    151823310170
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass62,922 miles (+8,275)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    62,922 miles
    Test number
    422415719100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass54,647 miles (+2,146)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    54,647 miles
    Test number
    262514818142
    • NoteBoth front discs lipped
    • NoteMinor corrosion to both rear discs inner faces

  27. Pass52,501 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    52,501 miles
    Test number
    782530227187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail52,480 miles (+7,925)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,480 miles
    Test number
    113144617176
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass44,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    44,555 miles
    Test number
    342363896187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 BYF

Does LB51 BYF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 BYF is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB51 BYF?
The MOT on LB51 BYF is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 BYF done?
LB51 BYF was recorded at 124,725 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2023, an average of 4,670 miles a year.
Has LB51 BYF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 BYF has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB51 BYF 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 LB51 BYF find?
LB51 BYF passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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