MINI
Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc
LM05 BOUMOT history
LM05 BOU is a grey petrol MINI first used on 14 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 108,841 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 108,841 mi
- At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,981 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM05 BOU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 14 Jul 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM05 BOU was last recorded at 108,841 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 335 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 108,506 miles · 21 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 335 miles
- Average per year
- 4,981 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 108,841 miles
- 2025 – 108,506 miles
- 2024 – 107,904 miles
- 2023 – 107,358 miles
- 2022 – 106,787 miles
- 2021 – 106,130 miles
- 2020 – 105,569 miles
- 2019 – 99,573 miles
- 2018 – 93,923 miles
- 2017 – 87,701 miles
- 2016 – 82,342 miles
- 2015 – 72,027 miles
- 2014 – 57,810 miles
- 2013 – 48,020 miles
- 2012 – 42,024 miles
- 2011 – 36,085 miles
- 2010 – 29,970 miles
- 2009 – 25,082 miles
- 2008 – 18,502 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass108,841 miles
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside and components
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018
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 Engine oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
General corrosion to underside suspension components, front and rear subframes and suspension arms
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
26 tests since 1 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass108,841 miles (+335)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 108,841 miles
- Test number
- 977560457273
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside and components
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass108,506 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 108,506 miles
- Test number
- 919445807434
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail108,506 miles (+602)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,506 miles
- Test number
- 428211135652
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front seriously reducing headlight aim due to misting on lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorating
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass107,904 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 107,904 miles
- Test number
- 950278891180
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside suspension components, front and rear subframes and suspension arms
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail107,903 miles (+545)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,903 miles
- Test number
- 640665067639
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside suspension components, front and rear subframes and suspension arms
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass107,358 miles (+571)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 107,358 miles
- Test number
- 712217095680
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All four corners (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass106,787 miles (+657)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 106,787 miles
- Test number
- 523962076969
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass106,130 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 106,130 miles
- Test number
- 718967052782
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail106,130 miles (+561)1 major2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,130 miles
- Test number
- 751265178183
- MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass105,569 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 105,569 miles
- Test number
- 281868586880
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- 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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail105,569 miles (+5,996)1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,569 miles
- Test number
- 682616608469
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- 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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass99,573 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 99,573 miles
- Test number
- 765291627922
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,572 miles (+5,649)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,572 miles
- Test number
- 445256644303
- MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass93,923 miles (+629)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 93,923 miles
- Test number
- 632701117680
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,294 miles (+5,593)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,294 miles
- Test number
- 952985419763
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass87,701 miles (+5,359)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 87,701 miles
- Test number
- 450255773075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,342 miles (+10,315)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 82,342 miles
- Test number
- 333753046112
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre is slightly out of shape on inner edge
Pass72,027 miles (+14,217)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 72,027 miles
- Test number
- 216302465146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,810 miles (+9,790)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 57,810 miles
- Test number
- 868880774187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,020 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 48,020 miles
- Test number
- 507839163156
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail48,020 miles (+5,996)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,020 miles
- Test number
- 659769363127
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass42,024 miles (+5,939)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 42,024 miles
- Test number
- 656508272171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,085 miles (+6,115)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 36,085 miles
- Test number
- 158174061153
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass29,970 miles (+4,888)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2011
- Odometer
- 29,970 miles
- Test number
- 554715140110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,082 miles (+6,580)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 25,082 miles
- Test number
- 553973109255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,502 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 18,502 miles
- Test number
- 801413988116
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about LM05 BOU
- Does LM05 BOU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM05 BOU is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM05 BOU?
- The MOT on LM05 BOU is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM05 BOU done?
- LM05 BOU was recorded at 108,841 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 4,981 miles a year.
- Has LM05 BOU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM05 BOU has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on LM05 BOU 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 BOU find?
- LM05 BOU passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: general corrosion to underside and components; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.
Related registrations
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.