
MINI
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc
LM05 BOVMOT history
LM05 BOV is a silver petrol MINI first used on 21 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2024 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 77,584 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Oct 2024
- Mileage
- 77,584 mi
- At MOT on 10 Oct 2024
- MOT tests
- 18
- 16 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 2,729 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM05 BOV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 21 Jul 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Oct 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Oct 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
LM05 BOV was last recorded at 77,584 miles on 10 Oct 2024, 6,640 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 70,944 miles · 10 Oct 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 6,640 miles
- Average per year
- 2,729 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 77,584 miles
- 2023 – 70,944 miles
- 2022 – 65,136 miles
- 2021 – 60,402 miles
- 2020 – 59,162 miles
- 2019 – 57,677 miles
- 2018 – 56,730 miles
- 2017 – 55,863 miles
- 2016 – 55,218 miles
- 2015 – 53,435 miles
- 2014 – 52,056 miles
- 2013 – 50,044 miles
- 2012 – 47,601 miles
- 2011 – 45,606 miles
- 2010 – 44,078 miles
- 2009 – 40,876 miles
- 2008 – 33,186 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
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.
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Front brake pipes greased
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Full MOT history
18 tests since 3 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail77,584 miles (+6,640)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,584 miles
- Test number
- 918764682586
- DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass70,944 miles (+5,808)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 70,944 miles
- Test number
- 743314174752
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper top-mount
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear tyres (2) inner edge worn uneven may give loud road noise at speed
Pass65,136 miles (+4,734)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 65,136 miles
- Test number
- 979707335930
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x1 central brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x1 brake flexi ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass60,402 miles (+1,240)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 60,402 miles
- Test number
- 127961947370
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryWipers work when not turned on ?
Pass59,162 miles (+1,485)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 59,162 miles
- Test number
- 718720063893
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,677 miles (+947)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 57,677 miles
- Test number
- 508809367066
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySome under bonnet components covered
Pass56,730 miles (+867)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 56,730 miles
- Test number
- 835454814651
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder bonnet components covered
- AdvisoryUnder side components covered
Pass55,863 miles (+645)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 55,863 miles
- Test number
- 671317984288
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront brake pipes greased
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
Pass55,218 miles (+1,783)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 55,218 miles
- Test number
- 968674285126
- AdvisoryFront brake pipes greased
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Pass53,435 miles (+1,379)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 53,435 miles
- Test number
- 946292818241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,056 miles (+2,012)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 52,056 miles
- Test number
- 736312154255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,044 miles (+2,443)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 50,044 miles
- Test number
- 109967463223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,601 miles (+1,995)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 47,601 miles
- Test number
- 305355672277
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass45,606 miles (+1,528)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 45,606 miles
- Test number
- 355686071487
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass44,078 miles (+8)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 44,078 miles
- Test number
- 534231480237
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fail44,070 miles (+3,194)3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,070 miles
- Test number
- 963480480228
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteBoth front brake discs corroding slightly.both rear brake discs corroded.
Pass40,876 miles (+7,690)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 40,876 miles
- Test number
- 643590889118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,186 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 33,186 miles
- Test number
- 150415288198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM05 BOV
- Does LM05 BOV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM05 BOV expired on 13 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM05 BOV?
- The MOT on LM05 BOV expired on 13 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM05 BOV done?
- LM05 BOV was recorded at 77,584 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2024, an average of 2,729 miles a year.
- Has LM05 BOV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM05 BOV has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on LM05 BOV 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 BOV find?
- LM05 BOV failed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects and 4 advisories: offside front wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up; anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; offside front position lamp not working, and 5 more.
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