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White · Diesel · 2016 · 1,496 cc

R16 SMUMOT history

R16 SMU is a white diesel MINI Cooper first used on 15 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 69,571 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
69,571 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,852 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 SMU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,496 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
15 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 SMU was last recorded at 69,571 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 2,107 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,464 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,107 miles
Average per year
4,852 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,571 miles
  • 2025 – 67,464 miles
  • 2024 – 65,437 miles
  • 2023 – 61,128 miles
  • 2022 – 54,639 miles
  • 2021 – 45,932 miles
  • 2020 – 41,032 miles
  • 2019 – 34,141 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,571 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges

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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

11 tests since 20 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,571 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    69,571 miles
    Test number
    762092544799
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges

  2. Fail69,567 miles (+2,103)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,567 miles
    Test number
    751082513857
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass67,464 miles (+2,027)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    67,464 miles
    Test number
    946625506711
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryManufacturers undertrays fitted

  4. Pass65,437 miles (+4,309)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    65,437 miles
    Test number
    112645929702
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass61,128 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    61,128 miles
    Test number
    591292775322
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail61,123 miles (+6,484)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,123 miles
    Test number
    346087690184
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass54,639 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    54,639 miles
    Test number
    693549912482
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail54,637 miles (+8,705)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,637 miles
    Test number
    147453348641
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass45,932 miles (+4,900)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    45,932 miles
    Test number
    510288826572
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  10. Pass41,032 miles (+6,891)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    41,032 miles
    Test number
    376163896711
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  11. Pass34,141 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    34,141 miles
    Test number
    799761373714
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine/underside body covers/trays fitted*

Questions about R16 SMU

Does R16 SMU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 SMU is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 SMU?
The MOT on R16 SMU is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 SMU done?
R16 SMU was recorded at 69,571 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 4,852 miles a year.
Has R16 SMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 SMU has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on R16 SMU 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 R16 SMU find?
R16 SMU passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: front tyres worn on edges.

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