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Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LB05 ZBWMOT history

LB05 ZBW is a red petrol MINI first used on 15 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 87,706 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
87,706 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,450 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 ZBW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 ZBW was last recorded at 87,706 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 3,193 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,513 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,193 miles
Average per year
4,450 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,706 miles
  • 2024 – 84,513 miles
  • 2023 – 79,059 miles
  • 2022 – 73,162 miles
  • 2020 – 58,240 miles
  • 2019 – 55,227 miles
  • 2018 – 52,422 miles
  • 2017 – 49,490 miles
  • 2016 – 44,390 miles
  • 2015 – 41,172 miles
  • 2014 – 33,749 miles
  • 2013 – 23,952 miles
  • 2012 – 22,865 miles
  • 2011 – 19,055 miles
  • 2010 – 15,222 miles
  • 2009 – 13,467 miles
  • 2008 – 10,604 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,706 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame 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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,706 miles (+3,193)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    87,706 miles
    Test number
    659736306195
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass84,513 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    84,513 miles
    Test number
    830076926661
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail84,513 miles (+5,454)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,513 miles
    Test number
    416330491243
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass79,059 miles4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    79,059 miles
    Test number
    392192825379
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail79,059 miles (+5,897)1 dangerous5 major4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,059 miles
    Test number
    835738887858
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass73,162 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    73,162 miles
    Test number
    744953719108
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Fail73,160 miles (+6,643)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,160 miles
    Test number
    486242877415
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass66,517 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    66,517 miles
    Test number
    379450924030
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail66,517 miles (+8,277)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,517 miles
    Test number
    857981397869
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass58,240 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    58,240 miles
    Test number
    446981388247
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Fail58,240 miles (+3,013)2 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,240 miles
    Test number
    102811739534
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass55,227 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    55,227 miles
    Test number
    891686492104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Fail55,227 miles (+2,805)2 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,227 miles
    Test number
    722640766804
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass52,422 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    52,422 miles
    Test number
    477759994036
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail52,422 miles (+2,932)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,422 miles
    Test number
    682687093636
    • Repaired at testNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass49,490 miles (+5,100)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    49,490 miles
    Test number
    626210094404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,390 miles (+3,218)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    44,390 miles
    Test number
    579787061684
    • AdvisorySill trim covers fitted
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to front subframe

  18. Pass41,172 miles (+7,423)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    41,172 miles
    Test number
    737957392127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    33,749 miles
    Test number
    497138324227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail33,749 miles (+9,797)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,749 miles
    Test number
    749668624204
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass23,952 miles (+1,087)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    23,952 miles
    Test number
    759589043297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,865 miles (+3,810)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    22,865 miles
    Test number
    908926592194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,055 miles (+3,833)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    19,055 miles
    Test number
    366722191104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,222 miles (+1,755)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    15,222 miles
    Test number
    892165770160
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail13,467 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,467 miles
    Test number
    263018489104
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  26. Pass13,467 miles (+2,863)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    13,467 miles
    Test number
    972858289170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass10,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    10,604 miles
    Test number
    122631198180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 ZBW

Does LB05 ZBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 ZBW is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB05 ZBW?
The MOT on LB05 ZBW is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 ZBW done?
LB05 ZBW was recorded at 87,706 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 4,450 miles a year.
Has LB05 ZBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 ZBW has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LB05 ZBW 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 LB05 ZBW find?
LB05 ZBW passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front oil leak, but not excessive; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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