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LM56 DFU

2007 Mini Cooper Auto

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

61,115 mi
Last recorded61,115 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mini Cooper Auto48,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM56 DFU
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 61,115 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 60,684 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 60,164 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 56,136 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 52,500 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 52,031 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 52,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2020 50,792 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2020 50,792 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 49,572 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre outer edge perished

Nearside Front tyre outer wall perished

Nearside Front tyre tread perished

Offside Front tyre outer edge perished

Offside Front tyre outer wall perished

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2018 48,443 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres perished

Fail 11 Mar 2018 48,415 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system steering lock light flashing on and off (2.3.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres perished

Pass 11 Mar 2017 47,194 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 11 Mar 2017 47,194 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2016 45,140 miles

Front under car water hose pipe unscure

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damage

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Mar 2016 45,128 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Front under car water hose pipe unscure

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damage

Nearside Rear tyre inner and outer wall perished

Offside Rear tyre inner and outer wall perished

Offside Rear tyre outer wall damage

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2015 39,888 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 39,019 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 37,183 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 35,474 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 31,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 31,414 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 25,528 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight free play found in nearside steering rack, not excessive.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 25,528 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Slight free play found in nearside steering rack, not excessive.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Auto?

Based on 21,476 MOT tests across 1,826 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,503
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,826
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 61
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LM56 DFU is a 2007 Mini Cooper Auto in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2007 Mini Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 48,117 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM56 DFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 19 years old, this Mini Cooper Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LM56 DFU registered?

LM56 DFU is a 2007 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 2 February 2007.

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