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White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,598 cc

V16 LSMMOT history

V16 LSM is a white petrol MINI first used on 24 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 96,900 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

V16 LSM white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
96,900 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,645 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V16 LSM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
24 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V16 LSM was last recorded at 96,900 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,899 miles · 12 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,645 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,900 miles
  • 2025 – 95,727 miles
  • 2024 – 92,732 miles
  • 2023 – 89,459 miles
  • 2022 – 83,494 miles
  • 2021 – 78,662 miles
  • 2020 – 67,366 miles
  • 2019 – 54,453 miles
  • 2018 – 46,683 miles
  • 2017 – 38,047 miles
  • 2016 – 29,807 miles
  • 2015 – 23,071 miles
  • 2014 – 18,148 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,900 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))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.

  • Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 6 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,900 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    96,900 miles
    Test number
    464561518114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail96,899 miles (+1,172)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,899 miles
    Test number
    704908691545
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed EXHAUST LEAK (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass95,727 miles (+2,995)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    95,727 miles
    Test number
    484094037353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass92,732 miles (+3,273)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    92,732 miles
    Test number
    978413015914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass89,459 miles (+5,965)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    89,459 miles
    Test number
    961529356406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass83,494 miles (+4,832)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    83,494 miles
    Test number
    987605559088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass78,662 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    78,662 miles
    Test number
    518430457654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail78,659 miles (+11,293)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,659 miles
    Test number
    124548517894
    • DangerousBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass67,366 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    67,366 miles
    Test number
    419256286016
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail67,361 miles (+12,908)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,361 miles
    Test number
    521430277254
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass54,453 miles (+7,770)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    54,453 miles
    Test number
    576158886497
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexipipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass46,683 miles (+8,636)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    46,683 miles
    Test number
    640198443391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,047 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    38,047 miles
    Test number
    490093188862
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear small cut in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wall perished

  14. Fail38,047 miles (+8,240)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,047 miles
    Test number
    713753800840
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear small cut in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wall perished

  15. Pass29,807 miles (+6,736)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    29,807 miles
    Test number
    602819907352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail23,071 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,071 miles
    Test number
    188036085469
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyre walls starting to perrish

  17. Pass23,071 miles (+4,923)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    23,071 miles
    Test number
    607116485002
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyre walls starting to perrish

  18. Pass18,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    18,148 miles
    Test number
    687186724122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V16 LSM

Does V16 LSM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V16 LSM is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V16 LSM?
The MOT on V16 LSM is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V16 LSM done?
V16 LSM was recorded at 96,900 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 6,645 miles a year.
Has V16 LSM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V16 LSM has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on V16 LSM 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 V16 LSM find?
V16 LSM passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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