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Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc

LS07 BGUMOT history

LS07 BGU is a black petrol MINI first used on 21 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 26,542 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

LS07 BGU black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
26,542 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,037 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS07 BGU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
21 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS07 BGU was last recorded at 26,542 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 474 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
26,068 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
474 miles
Average per year
1,037 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 26,542 miles
  • 2025 – 26,068 miles
  • 2024 – 25,537 miles
  • 2023 – 24,639 miles
  • 2022 – 24,277 miles
  • 2021 – 23,032 miles
  • 2020 – 21,634 miles
  • 2019 – 20,605 miles
  • 2017 – 19,700 miles
  • 2016 – 18,655 miles
  • 2015 – 17,521 miles
  • 2013 – 14,657 miles
  • 2012 – 13,088 miles
  • 2011 – 12,017 miles
  • 2010 – 10,481 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass26,542 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Rear exhaust section corroded up.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass26,542 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    26,542 miles
    Test number
    768574032466
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail26,542 miles (+474)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,542 miles
    Test number
    650426597372
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass26,068 miles (+531)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    26,068 miles
    Test number
    870604099362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass25,537 miles (+898)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    25,537 miles
    Test number
    667727285459
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Pass24,639 miles (+362)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    24,639 miles
    Test number
    718587754668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass24,277 miles (+1,245)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    24,277 miles
    Test number
    663461704515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass23,032 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    23,032 miles
    Test number
    652432235767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail23,031 miles (+1,397)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,031 miles
    Test number
    857950931715
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt driveshaft worn (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass21,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    21,634 miles
    Test number
    982227679523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail21,634 miles (+1,029)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,634 miles
    Test number
    820454551444
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass20,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    20,605 miles
    Test number
    313108035453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail20,605 miles (+905)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,605 miles
    Test number
    891533122398
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  13. Pass19,700 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    19,700 miles
    Test number
    857874841756
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section corroded up.

  14. Fail19,700 miles (+1,045)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,700 miles
    Test number
    410962321925
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section corroded up.

  15. Pass18,655 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    18,655 miles
    Test number
    632683179430
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc's lipped & corroded on edges.
    • AdvisoryRear brake pad linning aprrox 85% worn.
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section corroded up.

  16. Fail18,651 miles (+1,130)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,651 miles
    Test number
    760463165149
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc's lipped & corroded on edges.
    • AdvisoryFront brake pad linning approx 85% worn low.
    • AdvisoryNearside front suspension anti roll link balljoint boot damage.
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc's lipped & corroded on edges.
    • AdvisoryRear brake pad linning aprrox 85% worn.
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section corroded up.

  17. Pass17,521 miles (+1,048)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    17,521 miles
    Test number
    450900394808
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc's lipped & worn.
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside rear tyre side wall started to perishe up.
    • AdvisoryNearside front suspension anti roll bar link balljoint boot some damage.
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake showing some distortion.

  18. Fail16,473 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,473 miles
    Test number
    219491225094
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass16,473 miles (+1,816)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    16,473 miles
    Test number
    505271425047
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass14,657 miles (+1,569)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    14,657 miles
    Test number
    468685003370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass13,088 miles (+1,071)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    13,088 miles
    Test number
    349894012486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,017 miles (+1,536)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    12,017 miles
    Test number
    868001021217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass10,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    10,481 miles
    Test number
    142888400201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS07 BGU

Does LS07 BGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS07 BGU is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS07 BGU?
The MOT on LS07 BGU is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS07 BGU done?
LS07 BGU was recorded at 26,542 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 1,037 miles a year.
Has LS07 BGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS07 BGU has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LS07 BGU 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 LS07 BGU find?
LS07 BGU passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: coolant leak; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front suspension corroded; power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage, and 1 more.

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