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Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR55 BFYMOT history

LR55 BFY is a grey petrol MINI first used on 27 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 108,643 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

LR55 BFY grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
108,643 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,975 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 BFY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 BFY was last recorded at 108,643 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,641 miles · 11 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,975 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 108,643 miles
  • 2024 – 102,738 miles
  • 2023 – 99,517 miles
  • 2022 – 97,277 miles
  • 2021 – 95,447 miles
  • 2020 – 92,997 miles
  • 2019 – 88,545 miles
  • 2018 – 85,520 miles
  • 2017 – 81,987 miles
  • 2016 – 75,762 miles
  • 2015 – 69,079 miles
  • 2014 – 60,572 miles
  • 2013 – 52,741 miles
  • 2012 – 44,966 miles
  • 2011 – 41,235 miles
  • 2010 – 34,915 miles
  • 2009 – 29,780 miles
  • 2008 – 24,098 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,643 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,643 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    108,643 miles
    Test number
    470377639905
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail108,641 miles (+5,903)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,641 miles
    Test number
    314618828953
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass102,738 miles (+5)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    102,738 miles
    Test number
    307181315391
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail102,733 miles (+3,216)1 dangerous5 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,733 miles
    Test number
    328679038066
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Lower Exhaust system insecure Backbox Bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass99,517 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    99,517 miles
    Test number
    689089195645
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFUEL CAP SEAL SPLIT
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail99,517 miles (+2,240)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,517 miles
    Test number
    363845324796
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFUEL CAP SEAL SPLIT
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass97,277 miles (+1,830)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    97,277 miles
    Test number
    973310158306
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap/sealing device ( perishing)

  8. Pass95,447 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    95,447 miles
    Test number
    919361520657
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CENTER (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail95,447 miles (+2,450)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,447 miles
    Test number
    350654260168
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CENTER (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass92,997 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    92,997 miles
    Test number
    136651401825
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail92,997 miles (+4,452)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,997 miles
    Test number
    961185637576
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass88,545 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    88,545 miles
    Test number
    757476609289
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail88,545 miles (+3,025)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,545 miles
    Test number
    512240554130
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass85,520 miles (+3,533)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    85,520 miles
    Test number
    114349647988
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass81,987 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    81,987 miles
    Test number
    502557564908
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail81,987 miles (+6,225)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,987 miles
    Test number
    417127917380
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass75,762 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    75,762 miles
    Test number
    958520644096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail75,762 miles (+6,683)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,762 miles
    Test number
    181194052179
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass69,079 miles (+8,507)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    69,079 miles
    Test number
    193760425599
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres wearing slightly on inner edges
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres have nails in them
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  20. Pass60,572 miles (+7,831)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    60,572 miles
    Test number
    319743754474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,741 miles (+7,775)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    52,741 miles
    Test number
    936534253286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,966 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    44,966 miles
    Test number
    536192422374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail44,924 miles (+3,689)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,924 miles
    Test number
    488980922406
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth rear brakes binding slightly
    • NoteSome corrosion to rear exhaust box

  24. Pass41,235 miles (+6,320)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    41,235 miles
    Test number
    365926131310
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre just on limit,recommend renewal soonest

  25. Pass34,915 miles (+5,135)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    34,915 miles
    Test number
    263845930398
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront inner brake pads getting low

  26. Pass29,780 miles (+5,682)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    29,780 miles
    Test number
    364176139332
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass24,098 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    24,098 miles
    Test number
    941229518386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR55 BFY

Does LR55 BFY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 BFY is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR55 BFY?
The MOT on LR55 BFY is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 BFY done?
LR55 BFY was recorded at 108,643 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 4,975 miles a year.
Has LR55 BFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 BFY has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LR55 BFY 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 LR55 BFY find?
LR55 BFY passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: front lower power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage.

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