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MINI Countryman

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

LM16 ARAMOT history

LM16 ARA is a black diesel MINI Countryman first used on 5 May 2016. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 56,325 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

LM16 ARA black MINI Countryman – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
56,325 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,642 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM16 ARA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Countryman
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
5 May 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM16 ARA was last recorded at 56,325 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 7,528 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
48,797 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,528 miles
Average per year
4,642 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 56,325 miles
  • 2024 – 48,797 miles
  • 2023 – 43,449 miles
  • 2022 – 39,211 miles
  • 2021 – 35,556 miles
  • 2020 – 32,118 miles
  • 2019 – 26,023 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,325 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryCoolant level low
  • AdvisoryParking brake travel.. adjustment or repair maybe required.. efficiency only just met

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

9 tests since 13 May 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,325 miles (+7,528)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    56,325 miles
    Test number
    857675203641
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryParking brake travel.. adjustment or repair maybe required.. efficiency only just met
  2. Pass48,797 miles (+5,348)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    48,797 miles
    Test number
    108694662813
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge chopping inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass43,449 miles (+4,238)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    43,449 miles
    Test number
    965032487013
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre out of shape/ chopping
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass39,211 miles (+3,655)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    39,211 miles
    Test number
    167236650756
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  5. Pass35,556 miles (+3,438)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    35,556 miles
    Test number
    387869848458
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  6. Pass32,118 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    32,118 miles
    Test number
    375964367112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  7. Fail32,118 miles (+6,095)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,118 miles
    Test number
    557615638408
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  8. Pass26,023 miles (+151)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    26,023 miles
    Test number
    173807085586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass25,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2020
    Odometer
    25,872 miles
    Test number
    292071488148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM16 ARA

Does LM16 ARA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM16 ARA is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM16 ARA?
The MOT on LM16 ARA is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM16 ARA done?
LM16 ARA was recorded at 56,325 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 4,642 miles a year.
Has LM16 ARA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM16 ARA has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on LM16 ARA 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 LM16 ARA find?
LM16 ARA passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges; coolant level low; parking brake travel.. adjustment or repair maybe required.. efficiency only just met.

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