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MINI Cooper

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

FV05 BZBMOT history

FV05 BZB is a black petrol MINI Cooper first used on 15 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 27 May 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 123,211 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 27 May 2026
Mileage
123,211 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,047 mi
Average between MOTs
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Mileage history

FV05 BZB was last recorded at 123,211 miles on 28 May 2025, 3,301 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,910 miles · 17 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
3,301 miles
Average per year
5,047 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,211 miles
  • 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))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 31 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,211 miles (+3,301)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    123,211 miles
    Test number
    112111650473
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass119,910 miles (+780)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    119,910 miles
    Test number
    933941904303
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components slightly corroded

  3. Pass119,130 miles (+1,419)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    119,130 miles
    Test number
    880118587215
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded not excessively

  4. Pass117,711 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    117,711 miles
    Test number
    591859709021
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail117,710 miles (+9,731)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,710 miles
    Test number
    119292815806
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass107,979 miles (+3,483)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    107,979 miles
    Test number
    838557046552
    • 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))

  7. Pass104,496 miles (+1,986)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    104,496 miles
    Test number
    403689778558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass102,510 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    102,510 miles
    Test number
    201159318549
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail102,510 miles (+2,303)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,510 miles
    Test number
    199177209021
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  10. Pass100,207 miles (+3,244)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    100,207 miles
    Test number
    385535448438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,963 miles (+3,603)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    96,963 miles
    Test number
    691602497495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass93,360 miles (+7,816)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    93,360 miles
    Test number
    186029905246
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass85,544 miles (+13,099)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    85,544 miles
    Test number
    879749704229
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOuter skin rear silencer deterated

  14. Pass72,445 miles (+10,461)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    72,445 miles
    Test number
    528198963076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on indecating fault

  15. Pass61,984 miles (+6,556)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    61,984 miles
    Test number
    315570221307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,428 miles (+8,229)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    55,428 miles
    Test number
    461470750204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,199 miles (+7,770)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    47,199 miles
    Test number
    621114049279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Pass39,429 miles (+138)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    39,429 miles
    Test number
    600795748222
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail39,291 miles (+5,628)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,291 miles
    Test number
    243211148240
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass33,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    33,663 miles
    Test number
    292493147214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about FV05 BZB

When is the MOT due on FV05 BZB?
The MOT on FV05 BZB expired on 27 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has FV05 BZB done?
FV05 BZB was recorded at 123,211 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2025, an average of 5,047 miles a year.
Has FV05 BZB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FV05 BZB has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on FV05 BZB 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 FV05 BZB find?
FV05 BZB passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2025 with 10 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 7 more.

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