MINI
Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc
LS55 BYHMOT history
LS55 BYH is a grey petrol MINI first used on 9 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 71,266 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 71,266 mi
- At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,146 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS55 BYH
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 9 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS55 BYH was last recorded at 71,266 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 4,037 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 67,229 miles · 25 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,037 miles
- Average per year
- 3,146 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 71,266 miles
- 2025 – 67,229 miles
- 2024 – 63,822 miles
- 2023 – 60,571 miles
- 2022 – 57,174 miles
- 2021 – 53,386 miles
- 2020 – 49,988 miles
- 2019 – 46,406 miles
- 2018 – 44,002 miles
- 2017 – 41,453 miles
- 2016 – 37,411 miles
- 2015 – 32,842 miles
- 2014 – 30,869 miles
- 2013 – 28,509 miles
- 2012 – 27,414 miles
- 2011 – 24,917 miles
- 2010 – 21,645 miles
- 2008 – 17,039 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass71,266 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
27 tests since 1 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass71,266 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 71,266 miles
- Test number
- 363898362435
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,266 miles (+4,037)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,266 miles
- Test number
- 813340284593
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Pass67,229 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 67,229 miles
- Test number
- 622766939930
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail67,229 miles (+3,407)7 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,229 miles
- Test number
- 907192908315
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside 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))
Pass63,822 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 63,822 miles
- Test number
- 238098191791
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Fail63,820 miles (+3,249)6 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,820 miles
- Test number
- 534633793869
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Pass60,571 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 60,571 miles
- Test number
- 853700508026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail60,571 miles (+3,397)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,571 miles
- Test number
- 300024809288
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass57,174 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 57,174 miles
- Test number
- 843761255175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,173 miles (+3,787)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,173 miles
- Test number
- 956153488498
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
Pass53,386 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 53,386 miles
- Test number
- 491388955954
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,385 miles (+3,397)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,385 miles
- Test number
- 698451560189
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass49,988 miles (+3,582)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 49,988 miles
- Test number
- 784249854386
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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 Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipes Onto Rack Underneath (2.1.5 (a))
Pass46,406 miles (+2,404)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 46,406 miles
- Test number
- 473545045115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,002 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 44,002 miles
- Test number
- 686029774872
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail43,995 miles (+2,542)4 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,995 miles
- Test number
- 565793707968
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- AdvisoryEngine oil level low
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass41,453 miles (+4,042)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 41,453 miles
- Test number
- 185204602206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,411 miles (+4,569)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 37,411 miles
- Test number
- 352577053702
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,842 miles (+1,973)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 32,842 miles
- Test number
- 777206915095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,869 miles (+2,360)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 30,869 miles
- Test number
- 999677324039
- NoteN/s front tyre worn on outer edge
Pass28,509 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 28,509 miles
- Test number
- 339579523066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,509 miles (+1,095)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,509 miles
- Test number
- 675819023034
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Fail27,414 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,414 miles
- Test number
- 349877522083
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass27,414 miles (+2,497)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 27,414 miles
- Test number
- 807017122011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,917 miles (+3,272)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 24,917 miles
- Test number
- 209257921096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,645 miles (+4,606)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 21,645 miles
- Test number
- 433949420011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,039 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 17,039 miles
- Test number
- 132586138366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS55 BYH
- Does LS55 BYH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 BYH is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS55 BYH?
- The MOT on LS55 BYH is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS55 BYH done?
- LS55 BYH was recorded at 71,266 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 3,146 miles a year.
- Has LS55 BYH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS55 BYH has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS55 BYH 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 BYH find?
- LS55 BYH passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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