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White · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LL05 BUGMOT history

LL05 BUG is a white petrol MINI first used on 19 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 99,542 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

LL05 BUG white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
99,542 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,040 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL05 BUG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL05 BUG was last recorded at 99,542 miles on 11 May 2026, 254 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,288 miles · 13 May 2025
Between the last two tests
254 miles
Average per year
5,040 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,542 miles
  • 2025 – 99,288 miles
  • 2024 – 98,677 miles
  • 2023 – 98,111 miles
  • 2022 – 96,623 miles
  • 2021 – 94,244 miles
  • 2020 – 92,188 miles
  • 2019 – 88,968 miles
  • 2018 – 81,659 miles
  • 2017 – 73,580 miles
  • 2016 – 70,066 miles
  • 2015 – 64,986 miles
  • 2014 – 56,975 miles
  • 2013 – 47,894 miles
  • 2012 – 37,485 miles
  • 2011 – 27,845 miles
  • 2010 – 18,257 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,542 miles
  • AdvisoryAll suspension components and subframe corroding
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,542 miles (+254)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    99,542 miles
    Test number
    387172234155
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components and subframe corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass99,288 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    99,288 miles
    Test number
    461573655918
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail99,285 miles (+608)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,285 miles
    Test number
    411627063060
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass98,677 miles (+566)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2025
    Odometer
    98,677 miles
    Test number
    489813599558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass98,111 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    98,111 miles
    Test number
    975576180967
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail98,111 miles (+1,488)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,111 miles
    Test number
    604571791897
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess CORRODED (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess CORRODED (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryROAD WHEEL FIXINGS CONCEALED

  7. Pass96,623 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    96,623 miles
    Test number
    586418253835
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer surface corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth handbrake outer cables corroding
    • AdvisoryBoth rear silencers outer casing corroding

  8. Fail96,622 miles (+2,378)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,622 miles
    Test number
    735034301756
    • MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer surface corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth handbrake outer cables corroding
    • AdvisoryBoth rear silencers outer casing corroding

  9. Pass94,244 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    94,244 miles
    Test number
    844307869515
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Fail94,244 miles (+55)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,244 miles
    Test number
    616610519926
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high Nearside and Offside (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Fail94,189 miles (+2,001)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,189 miles
    Test number
    616508126227
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable appears to have restricted free movement or has caliper fault (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust is deteriorating

  12. Pass92,188 miles (+3,220)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    92,188 miles
    Test number
    662143913052
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass88,968 miles (+7,309)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    88,968 miles
    Test number
    903341308980
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass81,659 miles (+222)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    81,659 miles
    Test number
    338887710878
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)

  15. Fail81,437 miles (+7,857)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,437 miles
    Test number
    552839499677
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)

  16. Pass73,580 miles (+3,514)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    73,580 miles
    Test number
    580182220491
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass70,066 miles (+5,080)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    70,066 miles
    Test number
    692223560849
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass64,986 miles (+8,011)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    64,986 miles
    Test number
    786510355095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass56,975 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    56,975 miles
    Test number
    145646054090
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Fail56,973 miles (+9,079)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,973 miles
    Test number
    926816554088
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass47,894 miles (+10,409)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    47,894 miles
    Test number
    775692993096
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Pass37,485 miles (+9,640)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    37,485 miles
    Test number
    858769882094
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing unevenly

  23. Pass27,845 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    27,845 miles
    Test number
    249641691039
    • 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)

  24. Fail27,843 miles (+9,586)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,843 miles
    Test number
    778410891029
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  25. Pass18,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    18,257 miles
    Test number
    180994580486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL05 BUG

Does LL05 BUG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL05 BUG is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL05 BUG?
The MOT on LL05 BUG is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL05 BUG done?
LL05 BUG was recorded at 99,542 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 5,040 miles a year.
Has LL05 BUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL05 BUG has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LL05 BUG 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 BUG find?
LL05 BUG passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 2 advisories: all suspension components and subframe corroding; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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