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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

T40 OLUMOT history

T40 OLU is a blue petrol MINI first used on 22 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 97,407 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Feb 2027
Mileage
97,407 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,907 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 OLU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 OLU was last recorded at 97,407 miles on 7 Feb 2026, 1,586 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,821 miles · 15 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,586 miles
Average per year
3,907 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,407 miles
  • 2025 – 95,821 miles
  • 2024 – 94,689 miles
  • 2023 – 92,751 miles
  • 2022 – 91,620 miles
  • 2021 – 90,107 miles
  • 2019 – 89,332 miles
  • 2018 – 86,616 miles
  • 2017 – 83,409 miles
  • 2016 – 80,188 miles
  • 2015 – 72,826 miles
  • 2014 – 70,021 miles
  • 2013 – 65,235 miles
  • 2012 – 58,378 miles
  • 2011 – 52,432 miles
  • 2010 – 40,360 miles
  • 2009 – 38,827 miles
  • 2008 – 29,750 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,407 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    97,407 miles
    Test number
    800442453820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail97,407 miles (+1,586)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,407 miles
    Test number
    125393357514
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass95,821 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    95,821 miles
    Test number
    290844725829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail95,820 miles (+1,131)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,820 miles
    Test number
    607160820398
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass94,689 miles (+1,938)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    94,689 miles
    Test number
    685282468339
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass92,751 miles (+1,131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    92,751 miles
    Test number
    711322449157
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass91,620 miles (+1,513)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    91,620 miles
    Test number
    116520939675
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass90,107 miles (+775)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    90,107 miles
    Test number
    147955863136
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass89,332 miles (+2,716)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    89,332 miles
    Test number
    687593430627
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on inner edge

  10. Pass86,616 miles (+39)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    86,616 miles
    Test number
    728725690967
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail86,577 miles (+3,168)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,577 miles
    Test number
    707996041753
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass83,409 miles (+3,221)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    83,409 miles
    Test number
    912590481887
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass80,188 miles (+7,362)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    80,188 miles
    Test number
    323791434154
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass72,826 miles (+2,805)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    72,826 miles
    Test number
    692970168086
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres going out of shape (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass70,021 miles (+4,786)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    70,021 miles
    Test number
    566143984251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,235 miles (+6,857)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    65,235 miles
    Test number
    458521503331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,378 miles (+5,946)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    58,378 miles
    Test number
    478848962213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,432 miles (+12,072)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    52,432 miles
    Test number
    666184091041
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePower steering pipes damp!

  19. Pass40,360 miles (+1,533)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    40,360 miles
    Test number
    411246340117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,827 miles (+9,077)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    38,827 miles
    Test number
    894653519347
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass29,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    29,750 miles
    Test number
    354999488274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail29,750 miles4 dangerous1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,750 miles
    Test number
    751278388218
    • DangerousN/S/R tyre has worn badly on inner edge!!!
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteN/S/F tyre has a puncture!!!
    • NoteRun flat indicator on dash!!!

Questions about T40 OLU

Does T40 OLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 OLU is valid until 14 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 OLU?
The MOT on T40 OLU is valid until 14 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 OLU done?
T40 OLU was recorded at 97,407 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2026, an average of 3,907 miles a year.
Has T40 OLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 OLU has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T40 OLU 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 T40 OLU find?
T40 OLU passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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