MINI Cooper
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc
LS51 BGZMOT history
LS51 BGZ is a silver petrol MINI Cooper first used on 5 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 32,962 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 32,962 mi
- At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,003 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS51 BGZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Model
- Cooper
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 5 Oct 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS51 BGZ was last recorded at 32,962 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 840 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 15 Aug 2016: 21,765 miles, lower than 22,441 miles on 18 Aug 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 32,122 miles · 28 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 840 miles
- Average per year
- 1,003 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 32,962 miles
- 2024 – 32,122 miles
- 2023 – 31,070 miles
- 2022 – 29,742 miles
- 2021 – 26,352 miles
- 2020 – 24,010 miles
- 2016 – 21,765 miles
- 2015 – 22,441 miles
- 2014 – 21,984 miles
- 2013 – 21,069 miles
- 2012 – 20,670 miles
- 2011 – 19,919 miles
- 2010 – 18,695 miles
- 2009 – 17,456 miles
- 2008 – 16,847 miles
- 2007 – 15,928 miles
- 2006 – 14,313 miles
- 2005 – 12,736 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass32,962 miles
- MinorRear Lower Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged (4.5.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust deterioratedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryReverse lamp not working
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Front and rear subframes corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
27 tests since 20 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass32,962 miles (+840)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 32,962 miles
- Test number
- 919123734887
- MinorRear Lower Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged (4.5.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryReverse lamp not working
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass32,122 miles (+7)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 32,122 miles
- Test number
- 978186704378
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorRear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
- AdvisoryFront and rear subframes corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail32,115 miles (+1,045)2 dangerous5 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,115 miles
- Test number
- 814675522493
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture HEAVILY CORRODED (1.1.11 (a))
- DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
- MajorAll direction indicators incorrect colour Fronts (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Due to brake pipe condition (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorRear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
- AdvisoryFront and rear subframes corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass31,070 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 31,070 miles
- Test number
- 956739947230
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail31,070 miles (+1,328)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,070 miles
- Test number
- 862377237533
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass29,742 miles (+3,390)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 29,742 miles
- Test number
- 693280174158
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass26,352 miles (+2,342)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 26,352 miles
- Test number
- 347161123035
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass24,010 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 24,010 miles
- Test number
- 868725051219
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 206537818044
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
FailMileage not read2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 324995752116
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 623563373284
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 923838476648
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PassMileage not read2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 667024202285
- AdvisoryAll four tyres have cracks in side walls
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs in poor condition
Pass21,765 miles (-676)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 21,765 miles
- Test number
- 912729385352
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,441 miles (+457)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 22,441 miles
- Test number
- 859840435259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,984 miles (+915)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 21,984 miles
- Test number
- 539914634228
- NoteOffside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach chords
- NoteRear tyres starting to perish
Pass21,069 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 21,069 miles
- Test number
- 497785933209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail21,069 miles (+399)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,069 miles
- Test number
- 676332533257
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass20,670 miles (+751)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 20,670 miles
- Test number
- 298342542294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,919 miles (+1,224)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 19,919 miles
- Test number
- 827255251278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,695 miles (+1,239)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 18,695 miles
- Test number
- 714627950287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,456 miles (+609)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 17,456 miles
- Test number
- 113651879243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,847 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 16,847 miles
- Test number
- 531531888286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail16,847 miles (+919)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 16,847 miles
- Test number
- 654091688252
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Pass15,928 miles (+1,615)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 15,928 miles
- Test number
- 201359787259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,313 miles (+1,577)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 14,313 miles
- Test number
- 581825276202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,736 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 12,736 miles
- Test number
- 393893565429
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS51 BGZ
- Does LS51 BGZ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 BGZ is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LS51 BGZ?
- The MOT on LS51 BGZ is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS51 BGZ done?
- LS51 BGZ was recorded at 32,962 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 1,003 miles a year.
- Has LS51 BGZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS51 BGZ has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS51 BGZ ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Aug 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LS51 BGZ find?
- LS51 BGZ passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: rear lower rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged; exhaust deteriorated; offside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded, and 4 more.
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