MINI
Purple · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc
LM05 BLJMOT history
LM05 BLJ is a purple petrol MINI first used on 20 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 97,641 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 97,641 mi
- At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 30
- 19 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 4,714 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM05 BLJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Purple
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 20 Jul 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM05 BLJ was last recorded at 97,641 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 3,206 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 94,435 miles · 20 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,206 miles
- Average per year
- 4,714 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 97,641 miles
- 2024 – 94,435 miles
- 2023 – 92,764 miles
- 2022 – 90,494 miles
- 2021 – 86,340 miles
- 2020 – 81,573 miles
- 2019 – 79,766 miles
- 2018 – 70,505 miles
- 2017 – 69,238 miles
- 2016 – 68,057 miles
- 2015 – 67,058 miles
- 2014 – 62,723 miles
- 2013 – 58,058 miles
- 2012 – 52,202 miles
- 2011 – 45,985 miles
- 2010 – 37,962 miles
- 2009 – 27,733 miles
- 2008 – 17,025 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass97,641 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major4 MOTs, 2020–2024
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2023
Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
30 tests since 16 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,641 miles (+3,206)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 97,641 miles
- Test number
- 558922156234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,435 miles (+27)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 94,435 miles
- Test number
- 608149076588
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Starting to go opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre pressure warning lamp illuminated
Fail94,408 miles (+1,644)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,408 miles
- Test number
- 544827117182
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryT P lamp on
Pass92,764 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 92,764 miles
- Test number
- 702873675375
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail92,764 miles (+96)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,764 miles
- Test number
- 679095482659
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail92,668 miles (+2,174)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,668 miles
- Test number
- 354184619346
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass90,494 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 90,494 miles
- Test number
- 395417651171
- AdvisoryBrake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))
Fail90,494 miles (+4,154)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,494 miles
- Test number
- 692451310906
- DangerousNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail rubber split (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass86,340 miles (+4,767)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 86,340 miles
- Test number
- 528817321405
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,573 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 81,573 miles
- Test number
- 155975688486
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail81,573 miles (+1,807)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,573 miles
- Test number
- 131851562927
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass79,766 miles (+38)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 79,766 miles
- Test number
- 199901764031
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail79,728 miles (+9,223)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,728 miles
- Test number
- 463060406209
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass70,505 miles (+1,267)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 70,505 miles
- Test number
- 595424235175
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre starting to perish
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre starting to perish
Pass69,238 miles (+1,181)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 69,238 miles
- Test number
- 406957613483
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass68,057 miles (+999)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 68,057 miles
- Test number
- 719261492173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,058 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 67,058 miles
- Test number
- 421516488977
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,055 miles (+4,332)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,055 miles
- Test number
- 690303327315
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass62,723 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 62,723 miles
- Test number
- 178028984247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,722 miles (+4,664)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,722 miles
- Test number
- 807217084283
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteTyre pressure warning light on dashboard
Pass58,058 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 58,058 miles
- Test number
- 476648693216
- NoteExhust back box and hanger is heavily corroded
Fail58,058 miles (+5,856)3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,058 miles
- Test number
- 197528693264
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteExhust back box and hanger is heavily corroded
Pass52,202 miles (+6,217)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 52,202 miles
- Test number
- 768606202339
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass45,985 miles1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 45,985 miles
- Test number
- 338947291468
- DangerousFront pads are unevenly worn, front discs are also heavily worn. recommend renewing front pads and discs very soon
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail45,985 miles (+8,023)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,985 miles
- Test number
- 306037991224
- DangerousFront pads are unevenly worn, front discs are also heavily worn. recommend renewing front pads and discs very soon
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass37,962 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 37,962 miles
- Test number
- 710721980238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,962 miles (+10,229)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,962 miles
- Test number
- 823561280256
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront wipers are starting to split
Pass27,733 miles (+10,708)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 27,733 miles
- Test number
- 784475599251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,025 miles (+1,203)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 17,025 miles
- Test number
- 162480418383
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,822 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 15,822 miles
- Test number
- 103758798174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM05 BLJ
- Does LM05 BLJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM05 BLJ is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LM05 BLJ?
- The MOT on LM05 BLJ is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM05 BLJ done?
- LM05 BLJ was recorded at 97,641 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 4,714 miles a year.
- Has LM05 BLJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM05 BLJ has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on LM05 BLJ 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 LM05 BLJ find?
- LM05 BLJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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