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Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

S5 USBMOT history

S5 USB is a blue diesel MINI first used on 27 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 125,273 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

S5 USB blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
125,273 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,194 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 USB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 USB was last recorded at 125,273 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,272 miles · 18 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
10,194 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,273 miles
  • 2025 – 121,731 miles
  • 2024 – 117,734 miles
  • 2023 – 113,000 miles
  • 2022 – 107,613 miles
  • 2021 – 100,340 miles
  • 2019 – 95,652 miles
  • 2018 – 86,144 miles
  • 2017 – 63,391 miles
  • 2016 – 43,173 miles
  • 2015 – 20,387 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,273 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryHeatsheild looseRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

Full MOT history

14 tests since 8 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,273 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    125,273 miles
    Test number
    261302013051
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeatsheild loose
  2. Fail125,272 miles (+3,541)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,272 miles
    Test number
    380894978930
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeatsheild loose
  3. Pass121,731 miles (+3,997)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    121,731 miles
    Test number
    477753538669
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass117,734 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    117,734 miles
    Test number
    473114677262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeatsheild loose
  5. Fail117,734 miles (+4,734)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,734 miles
    Test number
    857994261779
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeatsheild loose
  6. Pass113,000 miles (+5,387)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    113,000 miles
    Test number
    490866031258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass107,613 miles (+7,273)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    107,613 miles
    Test number
    452124237268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass100,340 miles (+4,688)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    100,340 miles
    Test number
    420979924431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass95,652 miles (+9,508)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    95,652 miles
    Test number
    596906011212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,144 miles (+22,753)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    86,144 miles
    Test number
    246675025157
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass63,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    63,391 miles
    Test number
    707087467208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    248992928557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail43,173 miles (+22,786)2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,173 miles
    Test number
    887233528967
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass20,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    20,387 miles
    Test number
    831117870839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 USB

Does S5 USB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 USB is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 USB?
The MOT on S5 USB is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 USB done?
S5 USB was recorded at 125,273 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 10,194 miles a year.
Has S5 USB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 USB has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S5 USB 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 S5 USB find?
S5 USB passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 8 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 5 more.

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