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MINI Cooper D

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

S23 LMGMOT history

S23 LMG is a blue diesel MINI Cooper D first used on 13 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 130,683 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Sept 2027
Mileage
130,683 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,270 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 LMG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper D
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
13 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 LMG was last recorded at 130,683 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 6,463 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,220 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,463 miles
Average per year
7,270 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,683 miles
  • 2025 – 124,220 miles
  • 2024 – 117,038 miles
  • 2023 – 109,738 miles
  • 2022 – 100,506 miles
  • 2021 – 90,652 miles
  • 2020 – 82,162 miles
  • 2019 – 81,111 miles
  • 2018 – 79,043 miles
  • 2017 – 65,399 miles
  • 2016 – 56,046 miles
  • 2015 – 51,585 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,683 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 18 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,683 miles (+6,463)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    130,683 miles
    Test number
    588388981060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass124,220 miles (+7,182)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    124,220 miles
    Test number
    970647472712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass117,038 miles (+315)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    117,038 miles
    Test number
    536800740658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail116,723 miles (+6,985)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,723 miles
    Test number
    656686618361
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass109,738 miles (+9,232)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    109,738 miles
    Test number
    300430017536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass100,506 miles (+9,854)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    100,506 miles
    Test number
    673976109611
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass90,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    90,652 miles
    Test number
    335230125039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail90,649 miles (+8,487)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,649 miles
    Test number
    437644527253
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  9. Pass82,162 miles (+1,051)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    82,162 miles
    Test number
    486131481714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass81,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    81,111 miles
    Test number
    607290780874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail81,111 miles (+2,068)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,111 miles
    Test number
    995999777157
    • DangerousFront Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
  12. Pass79,043 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    79,043 miles
    Test number
    822001858341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  13. Fail79,043 miles (+3,819)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,043 miles
    Test number
    610400366109
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  14. Pass75,224 miles (+9,825)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    75,224 miles
    Test number
    766537526830
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  15. Pass65,399 miles (+9,353)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    65,399 miles
    Test number
    854913408499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,046 miles (+4,461)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    56,046 miles
    Test number
    938934725042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,585 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    51,585 miles
    Test number
    928717958611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail51,583 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,583 miles
    Test number
    356993065824
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about S23 LMG

Does S23 LMG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 LMG is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 LMG?
The MOT on S23 LMG is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 LMG done?
S23 LMG was recorded at 130,683 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 7,270 miles a year.
Has S23 LMG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 LMG has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on S23 LMG 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 S23 LMG find?
S23 LMG passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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