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Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,560 cc

LP08 GMEMOT history

LP08 GME is a black diesel MINI first used on 28 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 125,205 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2026.

LP08 GME black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
125,205 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,155 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 GME
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 GME was last recorded at 125,205 miles on 1 Aug 2026, 2,030 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,175 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,030 miles
Average per year
7,155 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,205 miles
  • 2025 – 123,175 miles
  • 2024 – 121,382 miles
  • 2023 – 119,405 miles
  • 2022 – 113,408 miles
  • 2021 – 106,503 miles
  • 2020 – 103,903 miles
  • 2019 – 100,764 miles
  • 2018 – 95,744 miles
  • 2017 – 79,450 miles
  • 2016 – 69,793 miles
  • 2015 – 60,546 miles
  • 2014 – 49,723 miles
  • 2013 – 37,959 miles
  • 2012 – 28,314 miles
  • 2011 – 16,930 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,205 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm/smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm/smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted to vehicle

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Coolant header tank is overfilled

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,205 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    125,205 miles
    Test number
    113470172093
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm/smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm/smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted to vehicle
  2. Fail125,205 miles (+2,030)5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,205 miles
    Test number
    882825633748
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm/smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened appears to have got hot/turned red (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm/smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted to vehicle
  3. Pass123,175 miles (+1,793)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    123,175 miles
    Test number
    367551769722
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes/rubber cracked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass121,382 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    121,382 miles
    Test number
    573316700400
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Fail121,382 miles (+1,977)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,382 miles
    Test number
    317782282628
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass119,405 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    119,405 miles
    Test number
    257655986050
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant header tank is overfilled
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Registration plate lamp light output is slightly reduced
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail119,405 miles (+5,997)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,405 miles
    Test number
    783779723308
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant header tank is overfilled
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Registration plate lamp light output is slightly reduced
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass113,408 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    113,408 miles
    Test number
    298921722880
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail113,397 miles (+6,894)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,397 miles
    Test number
    645952369302
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass106,503 miles (+2,600)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    106,503 miles
    Test number
    941221924541
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass103,903 miles (+3,139)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    103,903 miles
    Test number
    546099502275
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  12. Pass100,764 miles (+5,020)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    100,764 miles
    Test number
    872762532231
    • AdvisoryUnder tray covers fitted
  13. Pass95,744 miles (+16,294)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    95,744 miles
    Test number
    324852898724
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisorySMALL CHIP IN WINDSCREEN
  14. Pass79,450 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    79,450 miles
    Test number
    486310291794
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryEngine/sill covers fitted obscuring view/accesss
    • AdvisoryFront/rear brake discs corroded slightly on edges
  15. Fail79,450 miles (+9,657)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,450 miles
    Test number
    667240164420
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged wire appears to broken/cut (3.4.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryEngine/sill covers fitted obscuring view/accesss
    • AdvisoryFront/rear brake discs corroded slightly on edges
  16. Pass69,793 miles (+9,247)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    69,793 miles
    Test number
    767833189064
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass60,546 miles (+10,823)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    60,546 miles
    Test number
    439998475105
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass49,723 miles (+11,764)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    49,723 miles
    Test number
    278851184440
    • NoteBoth front tyres getting close to wear bands.wheels marked
  19. Pass37,959 miles (+9,645)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    37,959 miles
    Test number
    269727853418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,314 miles (+11,384)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    28,314 miles
    Test number
    566618172112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  21. Pass16,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    16,930 miles
    Test number
    855445561102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 GME

Does LP08 GME currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 GME is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 GME?
The MOT on LP08 GME is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 GME done?
LP08 GME was recorded at 125,205 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2026, an average of 7,155 miles a year.
Has LP08 GME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 GME has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LP08 GME 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 LP08 GME find?
LP08 GME passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm/smooth on inner edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm/smooth on inner edge, and 3 more.

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