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Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LR08 BZMMOT history

LR08 BZM is a red petrol MINI first used on 7 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 83,857 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

LR08 BZM red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
83,857 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,618 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 BZM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 BZM was last recorded at 83,857 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 4,736 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,121 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,736 miles
Average per year
4,618 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,857 miles
  • 2025 – 79,121 miles
  • 2024 – 72,879 miles
  • 2023 – 69,976 miles
  • 2022 – 65,988 miles
  • 2021 – 61,127 miles
  • 2020 – 54,560 miles
  • 2019 – 50,123 miles
  • 2018 – 42,772 miles
  • 2017 – 37,785 miles
  • 2016 – 35,356 miles
  • 2015 – 31,602 miles
  • 2014 – 27,569 miles
  • 2013 – 23,243 miles
  • 2012 – 19,292 miles
  • 2011 – 15,257 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,857 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryH lights just in pattern

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,857 miles (+4,736)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    83,857 miles
    Test number
    966038472261
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryH lights just in pattern
  2. Pass79,121 miles (+6,242)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    79,121 miles
    Test number
    826143780379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass72,879 miles (+2,903)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    72,879 miles
    Test number
    750294098105
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass69,976 miles (+3,988)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    69,976 miles
    Test number
    752883367096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass65,988 miles (+4,861)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    65,988 miles
    Test number
    985227733088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass61,127 miles (+6,567)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    61,127 miles
    Test number
    262127846332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass54,560 miles (+4,437)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    54,560 miles
    Test number
    416417817746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    50,123 miles
    Test number
    517394150906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail50,123 miles (+7,351)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,123 miles
    Test number
    425384567361
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Shoulder Cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
  10. Pass42,772 miles (+4,987)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    42,772 miles
    Test number
    995314952544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,785 miles (+2,429)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    37,785 miles
    Test number
    878774075054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking block missing
  12. Pass35,356 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    35,356 miles
    Test number
    924961136140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking pad is missing
    • AdvisoryService light is on
  13. Fail35,356 miles (+3,754)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,356 miles
    Test number
    732210087510
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking pad is missing
    • AdvisoryService light is on
  14. Pass31,602 miles (+4,033)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    31,602 miles
    Test number
    229141015188
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass27,569 miles (+4,326)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    27,569 miles
    Test number
    349095104144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail23,243 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,243 miles
    Test number
    227136103494
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass23,243 miles (+3,951)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    23,243 miles
    Test number
    829886903168
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass19,292 miles (+4,035)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    19,292 miles
    Test number
    276872602415
    • NoteN/S/F tyre cracking
    • NoteN/S/R tyre cracking
    • NoteO/S/R tyre cracking
  19. Pass15,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    15,257 miles
    Test number
    829946011158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 BZM

Does LR08 BZM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 BZM is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 BZM?
The MOT on LR08 BZM is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 BZM done?
LR08 BZM was recorded at 83,857 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 4,618 miles a year.
Has LR08 BZM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 BZM has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on LR08 BZM 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 LR08 BZM find?
LR08 BZM passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 8 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; brake hose slightly deteriorated; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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