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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LS55 BYJMOT history

LS55 BYJ is a blue petrol MINI first used on 11 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 90,293 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2025.

LS55 BYJ blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Oct 2026
Mileage
90,293 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,144 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 BYJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 BYJ was last recorded at 90,293 miles on 6 Oct 2025, 8,999 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,294 miles · 27 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
8,999 miles
Average per year
4,144 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 90,293 miles
  • 2024 – 81,294 miles
  • 2023 – 67,998 miles
  • 2022 – 56,563 miles
  • 2021 – 52,359 miles
  • 2020 – 52,112 miles
  • 2019 – 51,191 miles
  • 2018 – 49,605 miles
  • 2017 – 48,045 miles
  • 2016 – 45,894 miles
  • 2015 – 43,081 miles
  • 2014 – 40,548 miles
  • 2013 – 38,149 miles
  • 2012 – 35,011 miles
  • 2011 – 29,461 miles
  • 2010 – 24,828 miles
  • 2009 – 23,394 miles
  • 2008 – 20,492 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,293 miles
  • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • 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))

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,293 miles (+8,999)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    90,293 miles
    Test number
    978976089180
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • 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))

  2. Pass81,294 miles (+13,296)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    81,294 miles
    Test number
    595704029203
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass67,998 miles (+11,435)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    67,998 miles
    Test number
    958976643573
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass56,563 miles (+207)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    56,563 miles
    Test number
    431459326120
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail56,356 miles (+3,997)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,356 miles
    Test number
    690464464184
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass52,359 miles (+247)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    52,359 miles
    Test number
    413373128884
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass52,112 miles (+921)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    52,112 miles
    Test number
    803291712232
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s rears corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass51,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    51,191 miles
    Test number
    324204675881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail51,191 miles (+1,586)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,191 miles
    Test number
    397843270681
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass49,605 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    49,605 miles
    Test number
    562255857865
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail49,605 miles (+1,560)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,605 miles
    Test number
    364402919141
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass48,045 miles (+2,151)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    48,045 miles
    Test number
    612439187649
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  13. Pass45,894 miles (+2,813)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    45,894 miles
    Test number
    422381527839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,081 miles (+2,533)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    43,081 miles
    Test number
    228470015458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,548 miles (+2,399)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    40,548 miles
    Test number
    317584404161
    • NoteCorrosion on rear exhaust

  16. Pass38,149 miles (+3,138)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    38,149 miles
    Test number
    648282413158
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking on sidewall
    • NoteWiper rubbers spliting on ends

  17. Pass35,011 miles (+5,550)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    35,011 miles
    Test number
    859046112178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  18. Pass29,461 miles (+4,633)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    29,461 miles
    Test number
    127117211115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,828 miles (+1,434)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    24,828 miles
    Test number
    812731110152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,394 miles (+2,902)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    23,394 miles
    Test number
    134466439309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass20,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    20,492 miles
    Test number
    301837938318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail20,492 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,492 miles
    Test number
    714517938373
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LS55 BYJ

Does LS55 BYJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 BYJ expired on 6 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 BYJ?
The MOT on LS55 BYJ expired on 6 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 BYJ done?
LS55 BYJ was recorded at 90,293 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2025, an average of 4,144 miles a year.
Has LS55 BYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 BYJ has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LS55 BYJ 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 BYJ find?
LS55 BYJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: brake warning device malfunctioning or defective; coolant leak; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 3 more.

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