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MINI Cooper S

Black · Petrol · 2015 · 1,998 cc

LW13 SAMMOT history

LW13 SAM is a black petrol MINI Cooper S first used on 31 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 49,035 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
49,035 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,976 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LW13 SAM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper S
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
31 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LW13 SAM was last recorded at 49,035 miles on 13 May 2026, 2,821 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
46,214 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,821 miles
Average per year
4,976 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,035 miles
  • 2025 – 46,214 miles
  • 2024 – 42,952 miles
  • 2023 – 38,196 miles
  • 2022 – 34,592 miles
  • 2021 – 29,123 miles
  • 2020 – 24,495 miles
  • 2019 – 13,840 miles
  • 2018 – 8,303 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,035 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 6 Mar 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,035 miles (+2,821)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    49,035 miles
    Test number
    704963849451
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass46,214 miles (+3,262)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    46,214 miles
    Test number
    956541459972
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass42,952 miles (+4,756)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    42,952 miles
    Test number
    455293659332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has object inside

  4. Pass38,196 miles (+3,604)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    38,196 miles
    Test number
    844424481544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass34,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    34,592 miles
    Test number
    757588161707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail34,592 miles (+5,469)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,592 miles
    Test number
    889763729939
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass29,123 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    29,123 miles
    Test number
    722888433960
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail29,123 miles (+4,628)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,123 miles
    Test number
    159690671493
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass24,495 miles (+10,655)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2021
    Odometer
    24,495 miles
    Test number
    278609753665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass13,840 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    13,840 miles
    Test number
    823144874171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass13,827 miles (+5,524)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    13,827 miles
    Test number
    557551926955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass8,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    8,303 miles
    Test number
    625168924508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LW13 SAM

Does LW13 SAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LW13 SAM is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LW13 SAM?
The MOT on LW13 SAM is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LW13 SAM done?
LW13 SAM was recorded at 49,035 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 4,976 miles a year.
Has LW13 SAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LW13 SAM has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LW13 SAM 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 LW13 SAM find?
LW13 SAM passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear.

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