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Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LL05 BFVMOT history

LL05 BFV is a red petrol MINI first used on 8 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 68,055 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2026.

LL05 BFV red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Sept 2027
Mileage
68,055 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,882 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL05 BFV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL05 BFV was last recorded at 68,055 miles on 19 Sept 2026, 4,029 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,026 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,029 miles
Average per year
2,882 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,055 miles
  • 2025 – 64,026 miles
  • 2024 – 62,157 miles
  • 2023 – 57,686 miles
  • 2022 – 53,170 miles
  • 2021 – 49,316 miles
  • 2020 – 45,547 miles
  • 2019 – 40,064 miles
  • 2018 – 37,492 miles
  • 2017 – 34,436 miles
  • 2016 – 33,749 miles
  • 2015 – 33,072 miles
  • 2014 – 31,841 miles
  • 2013 – 30,550 miles
  • 2012 – 28,707 miles
  • 2011 – 26,138 miles
  • 2010 – 23,398 miles
  • 2009 – 20,146 miles
  • 2008 – 15,876 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,055 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and flaking of but silencer not leaking

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2020

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 11 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,055 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    68,055 miles
    Test number
    274338087219
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail68,055 miles (+4,029)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,055 miles
    Test number
    366362412728
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass64,026 miles (+1,869)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    64,026 miles
    Test number
    232183285705
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass62,157 miles (+4,471)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    62,157 miles
    Test number
    470155234890
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass57,686 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    57,686 miles
    Test number
    817661574454
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail57,686 miles (+4,516)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,686 miles
    Test number
    578669139413
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/16 Good year (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advisory 195/55/16 Good year (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass53,170 miles (+3,854)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    53,170 miles
    Test number
    133262668937
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bolding inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bolding inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass49,316 miles (+3,769)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    49,316 miles
    Test number
    154466796347
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass45,547 miles (+5,483)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    45,547 miles
    Test number
    368487995597
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and flaking of but silencer not leaking

  10. Pass40,064 miles (+2,572)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    40,064 miles
    Test number
    964359642754
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and flaking of but silencer not leaking

  11. Pass37,492 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    37,492 miles
    Test number
    308881452672
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and flaking of but silencer not leaking

  12. Fail37,492 miles (+3,056)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,492 miles
    Test number
    517702991548
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and flaking of but silencer not leaking
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass34,436 miles (+687)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    34,436 miles
    Test number
    110192335393
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroding

  14. Pass33,749 miles (+677)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    33,749 miles
    Test number
    279697714990
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass33,072 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    33,072 miles
    Test number
    155451405240
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and flaking of but silencer not leaking
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer securing bracket broken from the top but exhaust silencer adequatly supported

  16. Fail33,072 miles (+1,231)2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,072 miles
    Test number
    466171105278
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and flaking of but silencer not leaking
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer securing bracket broken from the top but exhaust silencer adequatly supported

  17. Fail31,841 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,841 miles
    Test number
    398093664149
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass31,841 miles (+1,291)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    31,841 miles
    Test number
    437063564141
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass30,550 miles (+1,843)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    30,550 miles
    Test number
    317540173148
    • NoteWettness around sump gasket

  20. Pass28,707 miles (+2,569)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    28,707 miles
    Test number
    699138352178
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass26,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    26,138 miles
    Test number
    169975341104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail26,138 miles (+2,740)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,138 miles
    Test number
    339685241175
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass23,398 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    23,398 miles
    Test number
    612205350154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail23,398 miles (+3,252)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,398 miles
    Test number
    850385050145
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  25. Pass20,146 miles (+4,270)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    20,146 miles
    Test number
    854839719217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass15,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    15,876 miles
    Test number
    744044128277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail15,876 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,876 miles
    Test number
    403724428248
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LL05 BFV

Does LL05 BFV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL05 BFV is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL05 BFV?
The MOT on LL05 BFV is valid until 18 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL05 BFV done?
LL05 BFV was recorded at 68,055 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2026, an average of 2,882 miles a year.
Has LL05 BFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL05 BFV has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LL05 BFV 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 LL05 BFV find?
LL05 BFV passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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