MINI Cooper S
Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc
S3 WHOMOT history
S3 WHO is a grey petrol MINI Cooper S first used on 22 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 110,215 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 110,215 mi
- At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 19 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 5,258 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S3 WHO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Model
- Cooper S
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 22 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S3 WHO was last recorded at 110,215 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 5,254 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 104,961 miles · 28 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,254 miles
- Average per year
- 5,258 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 110,215 miles
- 2025 – 104,961 miles
- 2024 – 100,399 miles
- 2023 – 97,906 miles
- 2022 – 95,719 miles
- 2021 – 90,752 miles
- 2020 – 87,460 miles
- 2019 – 80,310 miles
- 2018 – 70,723 miles
- 2017 – 60,999 miles
- 2016 – 57,734 miles
- 2015 – 49,198 miles
- 2014 – 42,493 miles
- 2013 – 35,897 miles
- 2012 – 34,659 miles
- 2011 – 29,956 miles
- 2010 – 25,758 miles
- 2009 – 20,017 miles
- 2008 – 18,754 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass110,215 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear parking brake has low effort
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
29 tests since 20 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass110,215 miles (+5,254)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 110,215 miles
- Test number
- 415357403499
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass104,961 miles (+4,562)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 104,961 miles
- Test number
- 617231850072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,399 miles (+12)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 100,399 miles
- Test number
- 171783804384
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake has low effort
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail100,387 miles (+2,481)7 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,387 miles
- Test number
- 536203418424
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake has low effort
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass97,906 miles (+2,187)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 97,906 miles
- Test number
- 782469689494
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,719 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 95,719 miles
- Test number
- 265323056196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,719 miles (+4,967)2 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,719 miles
- Test number
- 930392069731
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass90,752 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 90,752 miles
- Test number
- 937161212215
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySlight oil leak & oil level not showing on dipstick.
Fail90,752 miles (+3,292)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,752 miles
- Test number
- 270095192913
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/17. (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySlight oil leak & oil level not showing on dipstick.
Pass87,460 miles (+7,150)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 87,460 miles
- Test number
- 634563219409
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass80,310 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 80,310 miles
- Test number
- 131833996953
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,310 miles (+9,587)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,310 miles
- Test number
- 245997891543
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also bald edges and low pressure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad wear indicator on dash
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on edges and low on pressure (5.2.3 (e))
Pass70,723 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 70,723 miles
- Test number
- 805173979999
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,722 miles (+9,723)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,722 miles
- Test number
- 992689080131
- FailureOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mount missing (7.1.1)
Pass60,999 miles (+3,265)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 60,999 miles
- Test number
- 117060089060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,734 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 57,734 miles
- Test number
- 158921136653
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,734 miles (+8,536)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,734 miles
- Test number
- 721829088139
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box holed and corroded (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass49,198 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 49,198 miles
- Test number
- 347467775163
- 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)
Fail49,198 miles (+6,705)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,198 miles
- Test number
- 336297175133
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- 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)
Pass42,493 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 42,493 miles
- Test number
- 418759194165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,493 miles (+6,596)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,493 miles
- Test number
- 665368294133
- FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Fail35,897 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,897 miles
- Test number
- 356583603436
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass35,897 miles (+1,238)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 35,897 miles
- Test number
- 439333103274
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail34,659 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,659 miles
- Test number
- 566427012364
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteOil leak
Pass34,659 miles (+4,703)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 34,659 miles
- Test number
- 935117112352
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteOil leak
Pass29,956 miles (+4,198)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 29,956 miles
- Test number
- 579092051178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,758 miles (+5,741)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 25,758 miles
- Test number
- 500114340141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,017 miles (+1,263)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 20,017 miles
- Test number
- 971324359111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,754 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 18,754 miles
- Test number
- 631304468247
- NoteCracks in tyre tread, n/s/f, n/s/r, and o/s/f
- NoteUnable to fully inspect n/s/f adult belt due to child seat
Questions about S3 WHO
- Does S3 WHO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 WHO is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S3 WHO?
- The MOT on S3 WHO is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S3 WHO done?
- S3 WHO was recorded at 110,215 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 5,258 miles a year.
- Has S3 WHO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S3 WHO has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on S3 WHO 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 WHO find?
- S3 WHO passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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