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Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

S3 TLNMOT history

S3 TLN is a blue petrol MINI first used on 6 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 25 May 2025 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 84,130 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 25 May 2025
Mileage
84,130 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2024
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,029 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 TLN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
6 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 May 2025
Latest MOT test
15 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 TLN was last recorded at 84,130 miles on 15 May 2024, 549 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,581 miles · 26 May 2023
Between the last two tests
549 miles
Average per year
3,029 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 84,130 miles
  • 2023 – 83,581 miles
  • 2022 – 77,996 miles
  • 2021 – 76,603 miles
  • 2020 – 75,573 miles
  • 2019 – 74,147 miles
  • 2018 – 72,236 miles
  • 2017 – 70,265 miles
  • 2016 – 66,553 miles
  • 2015 – 64,083 miles
  • 2014 – 60,803 miles
  • 2013 – 57,963 miles
  • 2012 – 54,458 miles
  • 2011 – 46,948 miles
  • 2010 – 40,634 miles
  • 2009 – 39,648 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,130 miles
  • AdvisoryAge related cracks to all tyresRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Age related cracks to rear tyres

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,130 miles (+549)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2025
    Odometer
    84,130 miles
    Test number
    595029707963
    • AdvisoryAge related cracks to all tyres
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass83,581 miles (+5,585)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    83,581 miles
    Test number
    334538198125
    • AdvisoryAge related cracks to all tyres
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass77,996 miles (+1,393)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    77,996 miles
    Test number
    796244089708
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass76,603 miles (+83)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    76,603 miles
    Test number
    728493309652
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Fail76,520 miles (+947)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,520 miles
    Test number
    498833959756
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass75,573 miles (+43)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    75,573 miles
    Test number
    552160526749
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  7. Fail75,530 miles (+1,383)1 major3 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,530 miles
    Test number
    328989221404
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  8. Pass74,147 miles (+45)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    74,147 miles
    Test number
    986413735237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail74,102 miles (+1,866)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,102 miles
    Test number
    692706486053
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass72,236 miles (+1,971)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    72,236 miles
    Test number
    264952241010
    • AdvisoryAge related cracks to rear tyres
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass70,265 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    70,265 miles
    Test number
    486135600649
    • AdvisoryAge related cracks to rear tyres

  12. Fail70,232 miles (+3,679)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,232 miles
    Test number
    480389305569
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryAge related cracks to rear tyres

  13. Pass66,553 miles (+2,470)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    66,553 miles
    Test number
    884990954576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,083 miles (+3,280)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    64,083 miles
    Test number
    696267945088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    60,803 miles
    Test number
    417581544025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail60,802 miles (+2,839)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,802 miles
    Test number
    876481044028
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass57,963 miles (+3,505)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    57,963 miles
    Test number
    405015333033
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteRear silencer corroded but not leaking

  18. Pass54,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    54,458 miles
    Test number
    208140842030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail54,458 miles (+7,510)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,458 miles
    Test number
    108752632499
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass46,948 miles (+6,314)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    46,948 miles
    Test number
    118409811092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

  21. Pass40,634 miles (+986)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    40,634 miles
    Test number
    703231220035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    39,648 miles
    Test number
    124750659285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 TLN

Does S3 TLN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 TLN expired on 25 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 TLN?
The MOT on S3 TLN expired on 25 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 TLN done?
S3 TLN was recorded at 84,130 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2024, an average of 3,029 miles a year.
Has S3 TLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 TLN has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on S3 TLN 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 S3 TLN find?
S3 TLN passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2024 with 6 advisories: age related cracks to all tyres; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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