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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LS55 BYCMOT history

LS55 BYC is a silver petrol MINI first used on 13 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 116,392 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

LS55 BYC silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
116,392 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,373 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 BYC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 BYC was last recorded at 116,392 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,392 miles · 9 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,373 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,392 miles
  • 2025 – 109,381 miles
  • 2024 – 107,161 miles
  • 2023 – 101,682 miles
  • 2022 – 96,777 miles
  • 2021 – 92,532 miles
  • 2020 – 90,791 miles
  • 2019 – 84,014 miles
  • 2018 – 73,883 miles
  • 2017 – 64,484 miles
  • 2016 – 52,172 miles
  • 2015 – 40,285 miles
  • 2013 – 32,482 miles
  • 2012 – 21,959 miles
  • 2011 – 16,898 miles
  • 2010 – 13,799 miles
  • 2009 – 8,563 miles
  • 2008 – 4,288 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,392 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,392 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    116,392 miles
    Test number
    617530794259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail116,392 miles (+7,011)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,392 miles
    Test number
    400586214668
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear Back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass109,381 miles (+2,220)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    109,381 miles
    Test number
    306179674267
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass107,161 miles (+3)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    107,161 miles
    Test number
    948227519580
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail107,158 miles (+5,476)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,158 miles
    Test number
    779352060698
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass101,682 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    101,682 miles
    Test number
    197258351643
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail101,680 miles (+4,903)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,680 miles
    Test number
    517581175989
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass96,777 miles (+4,245)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    96,777 miles
    Test number
    982808921874
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass92,532 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    92,532 miles
    Test number
    273449676479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Fail92,532 miles (+1,741)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,532 miles
    Test number
    220335970618
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass90,791 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    90,791 miles
    Test number
    372863808889
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside inner cv boot deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal perishing

  12. Fail90,791 miles (+6,777)1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,791 miles
    Test number
    651662629807
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside inner cv boot deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal perishing

  13. Pass84,014 miles (+10,131)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    84,014 miles
    Test number
    244491414322
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Close to excessive (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes damp

  14. Pass73,883 miles (+9,399)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    73,883 miles
    Test number
    778419015631
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump and pipes damp

  15. Pass64,484 miles (+12,312)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    64,484 miles
    Test number
    339298704403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,172 miles (+11,887)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    52,172 miles
    Test number
    612459711776
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass40,285 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    40,285 miles
    Test number
    178942945485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail40,284 miles (+7,802)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,284 miles
    Test number
    588861545088
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass32,482 miles (+10,523)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    32,482 miles
    Test number
    328758733309
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly
    • NoteRear silencer outer sheild rusted

  20. Pass21,959 miles (+5,061)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    21,959 miles
    Test number
    428703132484
    • NoteRear silencer corroded

  21. Pass16,898 miles (+3,099)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    16,898 miles
    Test number
    268904031379
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass13,799 miles (+5,236)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    13,799 miles
    Test number
    454593640459
    • 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)

  23. Pass8,563 miles (+4,275)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    8,563 miles
    Test number
    443461249487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass4,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    4,288 miles
    Test number
    953294448318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 BYC

Does LS55 BYC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 BYC is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 BYC?
The MOT on LS55 BYC is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 BYC done?
LS55 BYC was recorded at 116,392 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 6,373 miles a year.
Has LS55 BYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 BYC has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LS55 BYC 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 LS55 BYC find?
LS55 BYC passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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