MINI
Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc
LM07 VBUMOT history
LM07 VBU is a black petrol MINI first used on 1 Aug 2007. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 109,450 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 109,450 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,692 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM07 VBU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 1 Aug 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM07 VBU was last recorded at 109,450 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 189 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 31 Jul 2012: 37,473 miles, lower than 47,985 miles on 28 Jul 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 109,261 miles · 16 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 189 miles
- Average per year
- 5,692 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 109,450 miles
- 2025 – 109,261 miles
- 2023 – 104,157 miles
- 2022 – 100,420 miles
- 2021 – 93,190 miles
- 2020 – 83,985 miles
- 2019 – 79,640 miles
- 2018 – 74,520 miles
- 2017 – 69,873 miles
- 2016 – 63,832 miles
- 2015 – 59,361 miles
- 2014 – 53,799 miles
- 2013 – 45,463 miles
- 2012 – 37,473 miles
- 2011 – 47,985 miles
- 2010 – 21,481 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass109,450 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
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.
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
22 tests since 2 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass109,450 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 109,450 miles
- Test number
- 832768770967
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail109,450 miles (+189)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,450 miles
- Test number
- 473000190495
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass109,261 miles (+5,104)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 109,261 miles
- Test number
- 220380149353
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass104,157 miles (+3,737)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 104,157 miles
- Test number
- 358139963201
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre 13 years old
- AdvisoryOffside Rear service brake slightly lagging in operation 20%
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass100,420 miles (+27)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 100,420 miles
- Test number
- 676529639621
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail100,393 miles (+7,203)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,393 miles
- Test number
- 518882043670
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass93,190 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 93,190 miles
- Test number
- 776420826316
- MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 50% working (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail93,190 miles (+9,205)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,190 miles
- Test number
- 542080066166
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 50% working (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass83,985 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 83,985 miles
- Test number
- 965937228120
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail83,985 miles (+4,345)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,985 miles
- Test number
- 415627633669
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass79,640 miles (+5,120)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 79,640 miles
- Test number
- 286244860581
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,520 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 74,520 miles
- Test number
- 140380803874
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryWARNING: Engine oil on min level
Fail74,520 miles (+4,647)2 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,520 miles
- Test number
- 356696615690
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryWARNING: Engine oil on min level
Pass69,873 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 69,873 miles
- Test number
- 338648409548
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,873 miles (+6,041)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,873 miles
- Test number
- 136885908510
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Pass63,832 miles (+4,471)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 63,832 miles
- Test number
- 844210764868
- AdvisoryFront Brake pads worn low.
Pass59,361 miles (+5,562)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 59,361 miles
- Test number
- 716362925236
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass53,799 miles (+8,336)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 53,799 miles
- Test number
- 227409914279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,463 miles (+7,990)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 45,463 miles
- Test number
- 376758313434
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass37,473 miles (-10,512)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 37,473 miles
- Test number
- 805493112205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,985 miles (+26,504)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 47,985 miles
- Test number
- 555049701255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,481 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 21,481 miles
- Test number
- 792054810268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM07 VBU
- Does LM07 VBU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM07 VBU is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM07 VBU?
- The MOT on LM07 VBU is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM07 VBU done?
- LM07 VBU was recorded at 109,450 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 5,692 miles a year.
- Has LM07 VBU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM07 VBU has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LM07 VBU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Jul 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LM07 VBU find?
- LM07 VBU passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.
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