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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR55 BSUMOT history

LR55 BSU is a black petrol MINI first used on 21 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 111,370 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

LR55 BSU black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
111,370 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,283 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 BSU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 BSU was last recorded at 111,370 miles on 7 May 2026, 205 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,165 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
205 miles
Average per year
4,283 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,370 miles
  • 2024 – 111,165 miles
  • 2023 – 108,380 miles
  • 2022 – 106,504 miles
  • 2021 – 105,001 miles
  • 2020 – 103,016 miles
  • 2018 – 97,009 miles
  • 2017 – 94,619 miles
  • 2016 – 89,088 miles
  • 2015 – 79,495 miles
  • 2014 – 70,563 miles
  • 2013 – 60,620 miles
  • 2012 – 60,620 miles
  • 2011 – 49,187 miles
  • 2010 – 44,695 miles
  • 2009 – 36,610 miles
  • 2008 – 36,577 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,370 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryTpms light on

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.

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mount rubber split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,370 miles (+205)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    111,370 miles
    Test number
    804349784249
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  2. Pass111,165 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    111,165 miles
    Test number
    845820962235
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  3. Fail111,165 miles (+878)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,165 miles
    Test number
    368566505505
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  4. Pass110,287 miles (+3)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    110,287 miles
    Test number
    732942810709
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mount rubber split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear trailing arms rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail110,284 miles (+1,904)5 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,284 miles
    Test number
    391922603892
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mount rubber split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear trailing arms rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass108,380 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    108,380 miles
    Test number
    154993839670
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top strut mount rubber split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail108,380 miles (+1,876)1 dangerous1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,380 miles
    Test number
    943451244734
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top strut mount rubber split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass106,504 miles (+1,503)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    106,504 miles
    Test number
    924954576564
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top strut rubber mounts split slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear rusty at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective perished and split (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass105,001 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    105,001 miles
    Test number
    798879944621
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Fail105,001 miles (+1,985)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,001 miles
    Test number
    884269932524
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear rusty at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass103,016 miles (+6,007)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    103,016 miles
    Test number
    505077142294
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass97,009 miles (+2,390)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    97,009 miles
    Test number
    426292547823
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight front brake imbalance n/s low

  13. Pass94,619 miles (+1,636)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    94,619 miles
    Test number
    221641605900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass92,983 miles (+3,895)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    92,983 miles
    Test number
    961260565271
    • AdvisoryOil low

  15. Pass89,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    89,088 miles
    Test number
    144061217974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail89,088 miles (+9,593)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,088 miles
    Test number
    809413423903
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass79,495 miles (+8,932)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    79,495 miles
    Test number
    646239405063
    • AdvisoryCentre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has slight damage on outer sidewall
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn

  18. Pass70,563 miles (+9,943)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    70,563 miles
    Test number
    339737604013
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyer cut
    • NoteNearside rear tyer perished
    • NoteRear exhaust rusty

  19. Pass60,620 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    60,620 miles
    Test number
    996502503027
    • NoteRear exhaust rusty

  20. Fail60,620 miles (+6,485)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,620 miles
    Test number
    616734952359
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteRear exhaust rusty

  21. Pass54,135 miles (+4,948)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    54,135 miles
    Test number
    498426312025
    • NoteInner front brake pads appear to be wearing low not failable at time of test.
    • NoteNearside front wheel bearing has very slight free-movement, not failable at time of test
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroaded, not failable at time of test.
    • NoteVery slight engine oil leak.

  22. Pass49,187 miles (+4,492)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    49,187 miles
    Test number
    426618821051
    • NoteNearside front wheel bearing has very slight free movement, not excessive enough to fail at time of test.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has 3mm of tread the legal limit is 1.6mm
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer is corroaded, not excessive enough to fail at time of test.

  23. Pass44,695 miles (+8,085)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    44,695 miles
    Test number
    232417840085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass36,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    36,610 miles
    Test number
    150855159025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail36,610 miles (+33)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,610 miles
    Test number
    852037149010
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass36,577 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    36,577 miles
    Test number
    101923228370
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBrake pad wear light on

Questions about LR55 BSU

Does LR55 BSU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 BSU is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 BSU?
The MOT on LR55 BSU is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 BSU done?
LR55 BSU was recorded at 111,370 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 4,283 miles a year.
Has LR55 BSU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 BSU has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LR55 BSU 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 BSU find?
LR55 BSU passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside rear outer brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward trailing arm bush, and 5 more.

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