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White · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR55 BPEMOT history

LR55 BPE is a white petrol MINI first used on 7 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 96,303 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

LR55 BPE white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
96,303 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,840 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 BPE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 BPE was last recorded at 96,303 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 827 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,476 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
827 miles
Average per year
4,840 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,303 miles
  • 2024 – 95,476 miles
  • 2023 – 92,837 miles
  • 2022 – 87,790 miles
  • 2021 – 80,703 miles
  • 2020 – 76,053 miles
  • 2019 – 73,571 miles
  • 2018 – 69,043 miles
  • 2017 – 63,222 miles
  • 2016 – 57,936 miles
  • 2015 – 50,074 miles
  • 2014 – 46,692 miles
  • 2013 – 40,793 miles
  • 2012 – 36,373 miles
  • 2011 – 27,839 miles
  • 2010 – 23,528 miles
  • 2009 – 17,638 miles
  • 2008 – 11,634 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,303 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under vehicle chassis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,303 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    96,303 miles
    Test number
    739960885803
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail96,302 miles (+826)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,302 miles
    Test number
    148900367398
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass95,476 miles (+2,639)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    95,476 miles
    Test number
    671429586365
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass92,837 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    92,837 miles
    Test number
    295976476416
    • 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))

  5. Fail92,836 miles (+5,046)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,836 miles
    Test number
    601613298994
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • 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))

  6. Pass87,790 miles (+7,087)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    87,790 miles
    Test number
    237046107938
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass80,703 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    80,703 miles
    Test number
    950213180508
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail80,703 miles (+4,650)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,703 miles
    Test number
    177693894147
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass76,053 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    76,053 miles
    Test number
    531667408604
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under vehicle chassis (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail76,051 miles (+2,480)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,051 miles
    Test number
    386209425874
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under vehicle chassis (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass73,571 miles (+4,528)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    73,571 miles
    Test number
    381788591813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    69,043 miles
    Test number
    183931616484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail69,043 miles (+5,821)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,043 miles
    Test number
    686339619847
    • DangerousOffside Power steering component fractured and steering adversely affected steering rack (2.1.5 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside 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 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))

  14. Pass63,222 miles (+5,286)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    63,222 miles
    Test number
    266949285083
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded and slightly insrecure

  15. Pass57,936 miles (+7,862)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    57,936 miles
    Test number
    734185234698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,074 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    50,074 miles
    Test number
    202838541098
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Fail50,074 miles (+3,382)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,074 miles
    Test number
    121101814465
    • FailureDriver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass46,692 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    46,692 miles
    Test number
    337865804378
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail46,692 miles (+5,899)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,692 miles
    Test number
    309584404335
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass40,793 miles (+4,420)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    40,793 miles
    Test number
    905230383245
    • NoteRear exhaust box and bracket slightly corroded, but it is supported and isn`t leaking.

  21. Pass36,373 miles (+8,534)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    36,373 miles
    Test number
    948798892219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    27,839 miles
    Test number
    849055401349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail27,839 miles (+4,311)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,839 miles
    Test number
    296544701396
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass23,528 miles (+5,890)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    23,528 miles
    Test number
    971228090275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,638 miles (+6,004)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    17,638 miles
    Test number
    471229299229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass11,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    11,634 miles
    Test number
    191030278298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 BPE

Does LR55 BPE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 BPE is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 BPE?
The MOT on LR55 BPE is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 BPE done?
LR55 BPE was recorded at 96,303 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 4,840 miles a year.
Has LR55 BPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 BPE has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR55 BPE 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 BPE find?
LR55 BPE passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front coil spring corroded both sides, and 5 more.

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