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MINI Cooper SD

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LM61 ULXMOT history

LM61 ULX is a grey diesel MINI Cooper SD first used on 25 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 136,987 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

LM61 ULX grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
136,987 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,893 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 ULX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper SD
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
25 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 ULX was last recorded at 136,987 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 10,457 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,530 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
10,457 miles
Average per year
9,893 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,987 miles
  • 2025 – 126,530 miles
  • 2024 – 115,599 miles
  • 2023 – 103,078 miles
  • 2022 – 88,013 miles
  • 2021 – 74,976 miles
  • 2020 – 70,040 miles
  • 2019 – 62,666 miles
  • 2018 – 50,951 miles
  • 2017 – 42,115 miles
  • 2016 – 33,913 miles
  • 2015 – 27,916 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,987 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 17 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    136,987 miles
    Test number
    458571249599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail136,985 miles (+10,455)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,985 miles
    Test number
    897351180316
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

  3. Pass126,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    126,530 miles
    Test number
    582133575173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail126,529 miles (+10,930)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,529 miles
    Test number
    108950272651
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

  5. Pass115,599 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    115,599 miles
    Test number
    154151197376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail115,597 miles (+12,519)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,597 miles
    Test number
    469453828283
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass103,078 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    103,078 miles
    Test number
    341594575717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail103,072 miles (+15,059)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,072 miles
    Test number
    109863064902
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working n/s and o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass88,013 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    88,013 miles
    Test number
    739901679227
    • AdvisoryFloor panels ,front and rear subframes ,steering and suspension components ,brake components starting to corrode surface rust.
    • AdvisorySome steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisorySurface rust on exhaust system
    • AdvisoryUnder floor tray fitted unable to see some components

  10. Fail88,012 miles (+13,036)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,012 miles
    Test number
    687729834916
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFloor panels ,front and rear subframes ,steering and suspension components ,brake components starting to corrode surface rust.
    • AdvisorySome steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisorySurface rust on exhaust system
    • AdvisoryUnder floor tray fitted unable to see some components

  11. Pass74,976 miles (+4,936)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    74,976 miles
    Test number
    783210882559
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass70,040 miles (+7,374)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    70,040 miles
    Test number
    604050662366
    • AdvisoryAdvise all four tyres close to legal limit.

  13. Pass62,666 miles (+11,715)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    62,666 miles
    Test number
    311788692823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,951 miles (+8,836)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    50,951 miles
    Test number
    423376199549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,115 miles (+8,202)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    42,115 miles
    Test number
    133116679755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,913 miles (+5,997)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    33,913 miles
    Test number
    131134158124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    27,916 miles
    Test number
    337908945011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 ULX

Does LM61 ULX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 ULX is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 ULX?
The MOT on LM61 ULX is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 ULX done?
LM61 ULX was recorded at 136,987 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 9,893 miles a year.
Has LM61 ULX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 ULX has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LM61 ULX 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 LM61 ULX find?
LM61 ULX passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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