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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LA05 BVMMOT history

LA05 BVM is a black petrol MINI first used on 6 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 88,613 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

LA05 BVM black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
88,613 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,183 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA05 BVM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
6 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA05 BVM was last recorded at 88,613 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 5,716 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
82,897 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,716 miles
Average per year
4,183 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,613 miles
  • 2024 – 82,897 miles
  • 2023 – 72,614 miles
  • 2022 – 68,865 miles
  • 2021 – 64,992 miles
  • 2020 – 62,835 miles
  • 2019 – 60,827 miles
  • 2018 – 57,038 miles
  • 2017 – 52,613 miles
  • 2016 – 45,114 miles
  • 2015 – 39,853 miles
  • 2014 – 36,655 miles
  • 2013 – 32,555 miles
  • 2012 – 27,616 miles
  • 2011 – 24,217 miles
  • 2010 – 21,704 miles
  • 2009 – 18,896 miles
  • 2008 – 16,280 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,613 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,613 miles (+5,716)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    88,613 miles
    Test number
    554008926506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass82,897 miles (+10,283)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    82,897 miles
    Test number
    815443142549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass72,614 miles (+3,749)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    72,614 miles
    Test number
    634316756342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass68,865 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    68,865 miles
    Test number
    930289347265
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight lenses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger deteriorated

  5. Fail68,865 miles (+3,873)1 repaired1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,865 miles
    Test number
    140619154964
    • Repaired at testDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight lenses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger deteriorated

  6. Pass64,992 miles (+2,157)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    64,992 miles
    Test number
    819796811758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass62,835 miles (+2,008)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    62,835 miles
    Test number
    561757537181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,827 miles (+3,789)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    60,827 miles
    Test number
    260188642700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,038 miles (+4,425)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    57,038 miles
    Test number
    783926079775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,613 miles (+7,499)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    52,613 miles
    Test number
    203570208889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,114 miles (+5,261)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    45,114 miles
    Test number
    156967343404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,853 miles (+690)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    39,853 miles
    Test number
    983930100359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,163 miles (+2,508)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    39,163 miles
    Test number
    308735415435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,655 miles (+4,100)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    36,655 miles
    Test number
    336366394184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,555 miles (+4,939)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    32,555 miles
    Test number
    857520913286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,616 miles (+3,399)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    27,616 miles
    Test number
    536361502214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,217 miles (+2,513)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    24,217 miles
    Test number
    319376801464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,704 miles (+2,808)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    21,704 miles
    Test number
    581367400208
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass18,896 miles (+2,616)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    18,896 miles
    Test number
    820991619227
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  20. Pass16,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    16,280 miles
    Test number
    181290218273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA05 BVM

Does LA05 BVM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA05 BVM is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LA05 BVM?
The MOT on LA05 BVM is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA05 BVM done?
LA05 BVM was recorded at 88,613 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 4,183 miles a year.
Has LA05 BVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA05 BVM has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LA05 BVM 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 LA05 BVM find?
LA05 BVM passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension component ball joint has slight play.

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