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MINI Cooper Graphite Auto

Grey · Petrol · 2010 · 1,598 cc

LM10 VLYMOT history

LM10 VLY is a grey petrol MINI Cooper Graphite Auto first used on 7 May 2010. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 72,545 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
72,545 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,009 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM10 VLY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper Graphite Auto
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
7 May 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM10 VLY was last recorded at 72,545 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 5,897 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,648 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,897 miles
Average per year
4,009 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,545 miles
  • 2025 – 66,648 miles
  • 2024 – 63,144 miles
  • 2023 – 61,322 miles
  • 2022 – 58,883 miles
  • 2021 – 54,939 miles
  • 2020 – 51,519 miles
  • 2019 – 47,302 miles
  • 2018 – 41,935 miles
  • 2017 – 38,340 miles
  • 2016 – 35,103 miles
  • 2014 – 27,869 miles
  • 2013 – 22,105 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,545 miles
  • 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 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 24 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,545 miles (+5,897)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    72,545 miles
    Test number
    774674181997
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass66,648 miles (+3,504)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    66,648 miles
    Test number
    158274239652
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass63,144 miles (+1,822)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    63,144 miles
    Test number
    814875453775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass61,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    61,322 miles
    Test number
    221989185858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail61,322 miles (+2,439)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,322 miles
    Test number
    906230561275
    • Repaired at testExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass58,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    58,883 miles
    Test number
    491436335040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail58,883 miles (+3,944)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,883 miles
    Test number
    706829303758
    • Repaired at testExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass54,939 miles (+3,420)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    54,939 miles
    Test number
    493579575710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass51,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    51,519 miles
    Test number
    481650553735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail51,519 miles (+4,217)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,519 miles
    Test number
    510053902940
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  11. Pass47,302 miles (+5,367)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    47,302 miles
    Test number
    953872966564
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges

  12. Pass41,935 miles (+3,595)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    41,935 miles
    Test number
    700965639339
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads 65% worn
    • AdvisorySlight binding to nearside rear wheel
    • AdvisorySmall cut to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

  13. Pass38,340 miles (+3,237)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    38,340 miles
    Test number
    227824253915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,103 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    35,103 miles
    Test number
    218335671846
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail35,102 miles (+7,233)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,102 miles
    Test number
    796400294928
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet cannot be open (8.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail27,869 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,869 miles
    Test number
    116099264150
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass27,869 miles (+5,764)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    27,869 miles
    Test number
    567909164195
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass22,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    22,105 miles
    Test number
    297065373404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM10 VLY

Does LM10 VLY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM10 VLY is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM10 VLY?
The MOT on LM10 VLY is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM10 VLY done?
LM10 VLY was recorded at 72,545 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 4,009 miles a year.
Has LM10 VLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM10 VLY has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LM10 VLY 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 LM10 VLY find?
LM10 VLY passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive.

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