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Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

LB51 BZFMOT history

LB51 BZF is a red petrol MINI first used on 15 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 117,275 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
117,275 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,789 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 BZF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
15 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 BZF was last recorded at 117,275 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 1,912 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,363 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,912 miles
Average per year
4,789 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,275 miles
  • 2025 – 115,363 miles
  • 2024 – 113,989 miles
  • 2023 – 111,059 miles
  • 2022 – 91,814 miles
  • 2021 – 88,670 miles
  • 2020 – 86,680 miles
  • 2019 – 86,674 miles
  • 2018 – 85,144 miles
  • 2017 – 77,820 miles
  • 2016 – 67,993 miles
  • 2015 – 63,094 miles
  • 2014 – 57,834 miles
  • 2013 – 53,162 miles
  • 2012 – 48,796 miles
  • 2011 – 44,663 miles
  • 2010 – 40,057 miles
  • 2009 – 34,345 miles
  • 2008 – 30,229 miles
  • 2006 – 24,982 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,275 miles

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside front suspension top mount bearing deteriorated/ notchy when turned

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 8 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,275 miles (+1,912)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    117,275 miles
    Test number
    518481996614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass115,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    115,363 miles
    Test number
    953829802897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail115,363 miles (+1,374)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,363 miles
    Test number
    706147064599
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass113,989 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    113,989 miles
    Test number
    332290407455
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderneath vehicle overall slightly corroded

  5. Fail113,989 miles (+2,930)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,989 miles
    Test number
    805869950116
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderneath vehicle overall slightly corroded

  6. Pass111,059 miles (+19,245)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    111,059 miles
    Test number
    472563992003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass91,814 miles (+3,144)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    91,814 miles
    Test number
    724128966991
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  8. Pass88,670 miles (+1,990)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    88,670 miles
    Test number
    251657675983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,680 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    86,680 miles
    Test number
    257832015953
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front suspension top mount bearing deteriorated/ notchy when turned

  10. Fail86,680 miles (+6)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,680 miles
    Test number
    667308102122
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both side (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front suspension top mount bearing deteriorated/ notchy when turned

  11. Fail86,674 miles (+1,530)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,674 miles
    Test number
    911344093464
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension top mount bearing deteriorated/ notchy when turned
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres very worn on edges

  12. Pass85,144 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    85,144 miles
    Test number
    301735899409
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront/rear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront/rear brake pipes

  13. Fail85,142 miles (+7,322)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,142 miles
    Test number
    246390959535
    • DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (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))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pipes corroded

  14. Pass77,820 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    77,820 miles
    Test number
    758441740927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail77,811 miles (+9,818)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,811 miles
    Test number
    529578216713
    • FailurePower steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
    • FailureRear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

  16. Pass67,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    67,993 miles
    Test number
    389450962392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail67,993 miles (+4,899)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,993 miles
    Test number
    609274082505
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Fail63,094 miles2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,094 miles
    Test number
    259105395155
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust box mounts worn but system still adequately supported

  19. Pass63,094 miles (+5,260)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    63,094 miles
    Test number
    295895995465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust box mounts worn but system still adequately supported

  20. Pass57,834 miles (+4,672)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    57,834 miles
    Test number
    775666894189
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteFuel cap seal perishing and splitting
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracking in tread

  21. Pass53,162 miles (+4,366)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    53,162 miles
    Test number
    668357323166
    • NoteFuel cap seal splitting and cracking

  22. Pass48,796 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2013
    Odometer
    48,796 miles
    Test number
    557589202195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail48,796 miles (+4,133)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,796 miles
    Test number
    759038402181
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass44,663 miles (+4,606)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    44,663 miles
    Test number
    329365421199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,057 miles (+5,712)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    40,057 miles
    Test number
    453869910157
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass34,345 miles (+4,116)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    34,345 miles
    Test number
    760197719148
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  27. Pass30,229 miles (+5,247)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    30,229 miles
    Test number
    510827128192
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking

  28. Pass24,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    24,982 miles
    Test number
    882132246332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 BZF

Does LB51 BZF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 BZF is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB51 BZF?
The MOT on LB51 BZF is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 BZF done?
LB51 BZF was recorded at 117,275 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 4,789 miles a year.
Has LB51 BZF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 BZF has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LB51 BZF 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 BZF find?
LB51 BZF passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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