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Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

N5 LCSMOT history

N5 LCS is a blue petrol MINI first used on 29 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 87,161 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

N5 LCS blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
87,161 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,441 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N5 LCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

N5 LCS was last recorded at 87,161 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 2,315 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
84,846 miles · 26 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2,315 miles
Average per year
4,441 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,161 miles
  • 2024 – 84,846 miles
  • 2023 – 81,801 miles
  • 2022 – 78,402 miles
  • 2021 – 77,328 miles
  • 2020 – 75,225 miles
  • 2019 – 71,559 miles
  • 2018 – 66,140 miles
  • 2017 – 60,088 miles
  • 2016 – 54,777 miles
  • 2015 – 48,579 miles
  • 2014 – 42,422 miles
  • 2013 – 37,601 miles
  • 2012 – 31,266 miles
  • 2011 – 24,495 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,161 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,161 miles (+2,315)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    87,161 miles
    Test number
    680195650349
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass84,846 miles (+3,045)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    84,846 miles
    Test number
    776507041995
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass81,801 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    81,801 miles
    Test number
    299207550539
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail81,801 miles (+3,399)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,801 miles
    Test number
    171901887541
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass78,402 miles (+1,074)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    78,402 miles
    Test number
    897358766988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass77,328 miles (+2,103)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    77,328 miles
    Test number
    422884693776
    • MinorPosition lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both sides on rear (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass75,225 miles (+3,666)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    75,225 miles
    Test number
    954988280533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass71,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    71,559 miles
    Test number
    992773913082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail71,559 miles (+5,419)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,559 miles
    Test number
    593882473715
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass66,140 miles (+6,052)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    66,140 miles
    Test number
    729953387250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,088 miles (+5,311)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    60,088 miles
    Test number
    691615799601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,777 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    54,777 miles
    Test number
    729772364702
    • AdvisoryExhaust fexi down pipe joint deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySmall stone chips to front wind sreen

  13. Fail54,777 miles (+6,198)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,777 miles
    Test number
    476614187763
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust fexi down pipe joint deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySmall stone chips to front wind sreen

  14. Pass48,579 miles (+6,157)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    48,579 miles
    Test number
    556793327854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,422 miles (+4,821)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    42,422 miles
    Test number
    698168554282
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  16. Pass37,601 miles (+6,335)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    37,601 miles
    Test number
    207489963284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,266 miles (+6,771)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    31,266 miles
    Test number
    247442172225
    • 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)

  18. Pass24,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    24,495 miles
    Test number
    135030271297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about N5 LCS

Does N5 LCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N5 LCS is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on N5 LCS?
The MOT on N5 LCS is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N5 LCS done?
N5 LCS was recorded at 87,161 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 4,441 miles a year.
Has N5 LCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N5 LCS has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on N5 LCS 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 N5 LCS find?
N5 LCS passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread close to legal limit; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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