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White · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LE05 BVMMOT history

LE05 BVM is a white petrol MINI first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 19 Mar 2026 and it has passed 12 of 22 MOT tests, with 94,124 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2025.

LE05 BVM white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Mar 2026
Mileage
94,124 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2025
MOT tests
22
12 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,582 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE05 BVM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE05 BVM was last recorded at 94,124 miles on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
169,575 miles · 10 Mar 2023
Average per year
1,582 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,124 miles
  • 2023 – 169,575 miles
  • 2022 – 146,436 miles
  • 2021 – 135,771 miles
  • 2020 – 132,011 miles
  • 2014 – 76,699 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,124 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Brake pad warning light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,124 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    94,124 miles
    Test number
    545751485817
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail94,120 miles1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,120 miles
    Test number
    404927714215
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass92,392 km (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    92,392 km
    Test number
    907309185437
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail92,391 km4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,391 km
    Test number
    141647406779
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake slightly binding.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass169,575 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    169,575 miles
    Test number
    749164297687
    • 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))

  6. Fail169,575 km3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,575 km
    Test number
    116469829187
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  7. Pass146,436 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    146,436 miles
    Test number
    314729609706
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  8. Fail146,436 miles (+10,665)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,436 miles
    Test number
    396643750436
    • MajorEmissions not tested coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator

  9. Pass135,771 miles (+3,760)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    135,771 miles
    Test number
    684489798009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass132,011 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    132,011 miles
    Test number
    522638342292
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTPS light on

  11. Fail132,011 miles1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,011 miles
    Test number
    444433385817
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper worn
    • AdvisoryTPS light on

  12. Pass128,776 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    128,776 km
    Test number
    814229962630
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper worn

  13. Fail128,776 km (+3,659)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,776 km
    Test number
    958908103483
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper worn

  14. Pass125,117 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    125,117 km
    Test number
    928642813999
    • AdvisoryOffside number plate lamp lens missing
    • AdvisoryRear wiper split
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail125,117 km (+7,985)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,117 km
    Test number
    995285412513
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside number plate lamp lens missing
    • AdvisoryRear wiper split
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass117,132 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    117,132 km
    Test number
    982613804218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Fail117,132 km (+9,448)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,132 km
    Test number
    881414847827
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront disc slightly worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass107,684 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    107,684 km
    Test number
    832846006564
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail107,684 km (+7,358)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,684 km
    Test number
    344300794743
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass100,326 km
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    100,326 km
    Test number
    236569075052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail100,326 km1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,326 km
    Test number
    155558875078
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass76,699 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    76,699 miles
    Test number
    125687464412
    • NoteFront disc worn
    • NoteRear disc worn

Questions about LE05 BVM

Does LE05 BVM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE05 BVM expired on 19 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE05 BVM?
The MOT on LE05 BVM expired on 19 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE05 BVM done?
LE05 BVM was recorded at 94,124 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2025, an average of 1,582 miles a year.
Has LE05 BVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE05 BVM has failed 10 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LE05 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 LE05 BVM find?
LE05 BVM passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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