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Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

SD08 UBMMOT history

SD08 UBM is a silver petrol MINI first used on 28 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 74,544 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 May 2027
Mileage
74,544 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,723 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SD08 UBM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SD08 UBM was last recorded at 74,544 miles on 27 May 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,536 miles · 26 May 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
3,723 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,544 miles
  • 2025 – 74,313 miles
  • 2024 – 73,220 miles
  • 2023 – 73,147 miles
  • 2022 – 72,055 miles
  • 2020 – 71,626 miles
  • 2019 – 67,750 miles
  • 2018 – 61,662 miles
  • 2017 – 52,706 miles
  • 2016 – 48,010 miles
  • 2015 – 44,621 miles
  • 2014 – 39,621 miles
  • 2013 – 34,636 miles
  • 2012 – 28,529 miles
  • 2011 – 17,989 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,544 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front jacking point rubber block missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front & rear subframes have surface corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,544 miles (+8)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2027
    Odometer
    74,544 miles
    Test number
    154169721521
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail74,536 miles (+223)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,536 miles
    Test number
    602561949268
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorSteering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass74,313 miles (+1,093)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    74,313 miles
    Test number
    681804069639
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass73,220 miles (+73)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    73,220 miles
    Test number
    275538024268
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass73,147 miles (+1,092)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    73,147 miles
    Test number
    213297204848
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished and splitting.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear-most bush worn, deteriorated and debonding. Strong Advise. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and splitting in treads. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear-most bush worn, deteriorated and debonding. Strong Advise. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.5mm, perished and splitting in treads. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer mountings worn and deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes binding. (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass72,055 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    72,055 miles
    Test number
    405745524820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail72,048 miles (+422)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,048 miles
    Test number
    935249239723
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction LIGHT IS ON (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak FAILED (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX BLOWING (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding STUCK ON (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH BLADES SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively NEEDS ATTENTION (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass71,626 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    71,626 miles
    Test number
    112066721705
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking point rubber block missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront & rear subframes have surface corrosion

  9. Fail71,626 miles (+3,876)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,626 miles
    Test number
    841253449428
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged INNER & OUTER WALLS SPLIT & BULGED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking point rubber block missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront & rear subframes have surface corrosion

  10. Pass67,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    67,750 miles
    Test number
    443498731818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail67,746 miles (+6,084)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,746 miles
    Test number
    290426233823
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  12. Pass61,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    61,662 miles
    Test number
    194454845688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail61,662 miles (+8,956)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,662 miles
    Test number
    631009354173
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass52,706 miles (+4,696)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    52,706 miles
    Test number
    674169201916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,010 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    48,010 miles
    Test number
    620166134281
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  16. Fail48,010 miles (+3,389)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,010 miles
    Test number
    979268480038
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  17. Pass44,621 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    44,621 miles
    Test number
    849099385016
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  18. Fail44,621 miles (+5,000)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,621 miles
    Test number
    977047485065
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  19. Pass39,621 miles (+4,985)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    39,621 miles
    Test number
    106937584487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass34,636 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    34,636 miles
    Test number
    666087783029
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  21. Fail34,636 miles (+6,107)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,636 miles
    Test number
    277697283025
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  22. Pass28,529 miles (+10,540)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    28,529 miles
    Test number
    315458582098
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass17,989 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    17,989 miles
    Test number
    127477371096
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil level is low.
    • NoteRear tyres are perished and worn unevenly.

Questions about SD08 UBM

Does SD08 UBM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SD08 UBM is valid until 26 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on SD08 UBM?
The MOT on SD08 UBM is valid until 26 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SD08 UBM done?
SD08 UBM was recorded at 74,544 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 3,723 miles a year.
Has SD08 UBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SD08 UBM has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2026.
Has the mileage on SD08 UBM 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 SD08 UBM find?
SD08 UBM passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with 8 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 5 more.

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