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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LB55 PBUMOT history

LB55 PBU is a blue petrol MINI first used on 21 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 161,052 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
161,052 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,538 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 PBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 PBU was last recorded at 161,052 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 5,347 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,705 miles · 15 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,347 miles
Average per year
7,538 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,052 miles
  • 2025 – 155,705 miles
  • 2024 – 148,230 miles
  • 2022 – 137,782 miles
  • 2021 – 126,350 miles
  • 2020 – 113,850 miles
  • 2019 – 102,548 miles
  • 2018 – 98,332 miles
  • 2017 – 93,885 miles
  • 2016 – 87,544 miles
  • 2015 – 84,622 miles
  • 2014 – 77,999 miles
  • 2013 – 75,297 miles
  • 2012 – 66,707 miles
  • 2011 – 56,805 miles
  • 2010 – 49,403 miles
  • 2009 – 44,067 miles
  • 2008 – 30,964 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,052 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Fuel cap seal perished

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 25 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,052 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    161,052 miles
    Test number
    424848448488
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail161,052 miles (+5,347)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,052 miles
    Test number
    896361797404
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass155,705 miles (+7,475)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    155,705 miles
    Test number
    993737144063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass148,230 miles (+10,448)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    148,230 miles
    Test number
    747509731254
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass137,782 miles (+794)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    137,782 miles
    Test number
    907894785685
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail136,988 miles (+10,638)6 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,988 miles
    Test number
    654949030875
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop links Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded Front and rear Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Bushes Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Wiper blade defective

  7. Pass126,350 miles (+7)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    126,350 miles
    Test number
    632718157721
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre out of shape
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust corroded

  8. Fail126,343 miles (+12,493)2 dangerous2 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,343 miles
    Test number
    749187268536
    • DangerousFront Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bothy sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre out of shape
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust corroded

  9. Pass113,850 miles (+11,302)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    113,850 miles
    Test number
    432025942768
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre has slight bulge on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass102,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    102,548 miles
    Test number
    779381066663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail102,545 miles (+4,213)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,545 miles
    Test number
    616839622449
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass98,332 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    98,332 miles
    Test number
    616328942285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail98,330 miles (+4,445)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,330 miles
    Test number
    396051336699
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass93,885 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    93,885 miles
    Test number
    984947103560
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component reservoir and pipe damp (2.3.3b)

  15. Fail93,876 miles (+6,332)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,876 miles
    Test number
    227042753536
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass87,544 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    87,544 miles
    Test number
    323004743277
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail87,544 miles (+2,922)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,544 miles
    Test number
    212279857542
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass84,622 miles (+6,623)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    84,622 miles
    Test number
    928946095000
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust slightly corroded

  19. Pass77,999 miles (+2,702)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    77,999 miles
    Test number
    896148244080
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail75,297 miles (+8,590)1 dangerous1 failure5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,297 miles
    Test number
    397806203376
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteO/s/r exhaust box corroded

  21. Pass66,707 miles (+79)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    66,707 miles
    Test number
    698421012311
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake pad sensor light on
    • NoteFront brake pads worn low
    • NoteNail in nsf tyre
    • NoteNsf tyre perising

  22. Fail66,628 miles (+9,823)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,628 miles
    Test number
    346167302347
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteBrake pad sensor light on
    • NoteFront brake pads worn low

  23. Pass56,805 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    56,805 miles
    Test number
    229992101339
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s handbrake cable chauffing

  24. Fail56,804 miles (+7,401)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,804 miles
    Test number
    756962901353
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s handbrake cable chauffing

  25. Pass49,403 miles (+5,336)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    49,403 miles
    Test number
    502075490202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass44,067 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    44,067 miles
    Test number
    860997659379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail44,062 miles (+13,098)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,062 miles
    Test number
    833395159316
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  28. Pass30,964 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    30,964 miles
    Test number
    442740638468
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about LB55 PBU

Does LB55 PBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 PBU is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 PBU?
The MOT on LB55 PBU is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 PBU done?
LB55 PBU was recorded at 161,052 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 7,538 miles a year.
Has LB55 PBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 PBU has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB55 PBU 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 LB55 PBU find?
LB55 PBU passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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