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MINI Cooper

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LD08 BZCMOT history

LD08 BZC is a silver petrol MINI Cooper first used on 5 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 30 May 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 84,600 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

LD08 BZC silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 May 2026
Mileage
84,600 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,398 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 BZC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
5 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 May 2026
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD08 BZC was last recorded at 84,600 miles on 6 May 2026, 1,940 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,660 miles · 22 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,940 miles
Average per year
4,398 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,600 miles
  • 2025 – 82,660 miles
  • 2024 – 78,965 miles
  • 2023 – 77,155 miles
  • 2020 – 75,989 miles
  • 2019 – 71,501 miles
  • 2018 – 66,662 miles
  • 2017 – 60,999 miles
  • 2016 – 54,615 miles
  • 2015 – 47,781 miles
  • 2014 – 42,320 miles
  • 2013 – 36,103 miles
  • 2012 – 29,254 miles
  • 2011 – 18,955 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail84,600 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT failures 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.

  • Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail84,600 miles (+1,940)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,600 miles
    Test number
    791786329307
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  2. Pass82,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2026
    Odometer
    82,660 miles
    Test number
    405694002387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail82,660 miles (+3,695)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,660 miles
    Test number
    171334779420
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass78,965 miles (+199)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    78,965 miles
    Test number
    979007679404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass78,766 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    78,766 miles
    Test number
    685001664783
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail78,764 miles (+1,609)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,764 miles
    Test number
    327801823204
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass77,155 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    77,155 miles
    Test number
    431364332764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail77,104 miles (+1,115)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,104 miles
    Test number
    522894848835
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass75,989 miles (+4,488)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    75,989 miles
    Test number
    348172392351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass71,501 miles (+4,839)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    71,501 miles
    Test number
    848862940658
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass66,662 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    66,662 miles
    Test number
    565681304062
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  12. Fail66,660 miles (+5,661)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,660 miles
    Test number
    184011727128
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  13. Pass60,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    60,999 miles
    Test number
    579177898063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail60,999 miles (+95)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,999 miles
    Test number
    507193295096
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  15. Pass60,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    60,904 miles
    Test number
    554117503016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail60,904 miles (+6,289)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,904 miles
    Test number
    420996548203
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass54,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    54,615 miles
    Test number
    116472167171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail54,615 miles (+6,834)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,615 miles
    Test number
    502044409648
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass47,781 miles (+5,461)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    47,781 miles
    Test number
    535583565135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,320 miles (+6,217)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    42,320 miles
    Test number
    686569644154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    36,103 miles
    Test number
    128894753144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail36,103 miles (+6,849)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,103 miles
    Test number
    145294253179
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass29,254 miles (+10,299)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    29,254 miles
    Test number
    399052942153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    18,955 miles
    Test number
    579653151176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 BZC

Does LD08 BZC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 BZC expired on 30 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 BZC?
The MOT on LD08 BZC expired on 30 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 BZC done?
LD08 BZC was recorded at 84,600 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 4,398 miles a year.
Has LD08 BZC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 BZC has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LD08 BZC 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 LD08 BZC find?
LD08 BZC failed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 3 major defects: exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits; exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration; exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits.

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