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Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,397 cc

LE57 LMUMOT history

LE57 LMU is a blue petrol MINI first used on 7 Feb 2008. Its MOT expired on 1 May 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 115,517 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

LE57 LMU blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 May 2026
Mileage
115,517 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,557 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 LMU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 May 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LE57 LMU was last recorded at 115,517 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 5,590 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,927 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,590 miles
Average per year
5,557 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,517 miles
  • 2025 – 109,927 miles
  • 2022 – 107,111 miles
  • 2021 – 95,995 miles
  • 2020 – 90,063 miles
  • 2019 – 75,222 miles
  • 2018 – 64,113 miles
  • 2017 – 52,544 miles
  • 2016 – 52,223 miles
  • 2015 – 47,992 miles
  • 2014 – 43,754 miles
  • 2013 – 39,292 miles
  • 2012 – 33,368 miles
  • 2011 – 31,671 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail115,517 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 10 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail115,517 miles (+5,590)2 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,517 miles
    Test number
    414099628771
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass109,927 miles (+2,816)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    109,927 miles
    Test number
    221037991659
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Around. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail107,111 miles (+11,116)7 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,111 miles
    Test number
    887154595033
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass95,995 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    95,995 miles
    Test number
    295997069211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Fail95,992 miles (+5,929)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,992 miles
    Test number
    928406606184
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass90,063 miles (+14,841)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    90,063 miles
    Test number
    304017255760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass75,222 miles (+11,109)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    75,222 miles
    Test number
    337898050337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass64,113 miles (+11,569)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    64,113 miles
    Test number
    901118286738
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass52,544 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    52,544 miles
    Test number
    830845275109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail52,530 miles (+307)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,530 miles
    Test number
    573582950031
    • 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)

  11. Pass52,223 miles (+4,231)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    52,223 miles
    Test number
    747235988432
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing low
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

  12. Pass47,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    47,992 miles
    Test number
    647678195069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail47,992 miles (+4,238)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,992 miles
    Test number
    518308295014
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  14. Pass43,754 miles (+4,462)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    43,754 miles
    Test number
    606341694034
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass39,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    39,292 miles
    Test number
    779075703191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail39,292 miles (+5,924)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,292 miles
    Test number
    518275503114
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  17. Pass33,368 miles (+1,697)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    33,368 miles
    Test number
    279798202460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,671 miles (+694)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    31,671 miles
    Test number
    127325791494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    30,977 miles
    Test number
    628091941084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE57 LMU

Does LE57 LMU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE57 LMU expired on 1 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE57 LMU?
The MOT on LE57 LMU expired on 1 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE57 LMU done?
LE57 LMU was recorded at 115,517 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 5,557 miles a year.
Has LE57 LMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 LMU has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LE57 LMU 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 LE57 LMU find?
LE57 LMU failed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 5 major defects and 6 advisories: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits, and 10 more.

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