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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LM05 BPFMOT history

LM05 BPF is a blue petrol MINI first used on 13 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 28 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 112,297 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2025.

LM05 BPF blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Apr 2026
Mileage
112,297 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,860 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 BPF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 BPF was last recorded at 112,297 miles on 29 Apr 2025, 19,544 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 May 2019: 68,863 miles, lower than 127,466 miles on 10 May 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
92,753 miles · 5 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
19,544 miles
Average per year
4,860 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,297 miles
  • 2024 – 92,753 miles
  • 2022 – 87,687 miles
  • 2021 – 79,610 miles
  • 2020 – 75,340 miles
  • 2019 – 68,863 miles
  • 2018 – 127,466 miles
  • 2017 – 124,418 miles
  • 2016 – 119,940 miles
  • 2015 – 114,333 miles
  • 2014 – 106,371 miles
  • 2013 – 94,289 miles
  • 2012 – 81,482 miles
  • 2011 – 67,912 miles
  • 2010 – 55,212 miles
  • 2009 – 42,246 miles
  • 2008 – 30,411 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,297 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront 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))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,297 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    112,297 miles
    Test number
    208880195115
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail112,295 miles (+19,542)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,295 miles
    Test number
    118959644201
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass92,753 miles (+5,066)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    92,753 miles
    Test number
    839669864623
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass87,687 miles (+8,077)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    87,687 miles
    Test number
    332185923978
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass79,610 miles (+4,270)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    79,610 miles
    Test number
    290696257417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass75,340 miles (+6)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    75,340 miles
    Test number
    551771406042
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail75,334 miles (+6,471)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,334 miles
    Test number
    440375756331
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass68,863 miles (-58,603)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    68,863 miles
    Test number
    860967694177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass127,466 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    127,466 miles
    Test number
    157517614874
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail127,466 miles (+3,048)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,466 miles
    Test number
    162408542844
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounts broken but still supporting syst

  11. Pass124,418 miles (+4,478)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    124,418 miles
    Test number
    726380413871
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounts broken but still supporting exhaust

  12. Pass119,940 miles (+5,607)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    119,940 miles
    Test number
    395555661621
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass114,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    114,333 miles
    Test number
    966967845118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail114,331 miles (+7,960)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,331 miles
    Test number
    279437045445
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth the rear tyres have an inner wear
    • NoteFuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated
    • NoteNearside front steering arm has a slight play at its fixing

  15. Pass106,371 miles (+12,082)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    106,371 miles
    Test number
    429563564187
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass94,289 miles (+12,807)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    94,289 miles
    Test number
    788982563174
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail81,482 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,482 miles
    Test number
    138754472113
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass81,482 miles (+13,570)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    81,482 miles
    Test number
    188274672197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    67,912 miles
    Test number
    185388161115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail67,912 miles (+12,700)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,912 miles
    Test number
    255178661454
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass55,212 miles (+12,966)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    55,212 miles
    Test number
    513153050111
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass42,246 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    42,246 miles
    Test number
    664306179189
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Fail42,246 miles (+11,835)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,246 miles
    Test number
    901076779136
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass30,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    30,411 miles
    Test number
    861065878126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM05 BPF

Does LM05 BPF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM05 BPF expired on 28 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM05 BPF?
The MOT on LM05 BPF expired on 28 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM05 BPF done?
LM05 BPF was recorded at 112,297 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2025, an average of 4,860 miles a year.
Has LM05 BPF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 BPF has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LM05 BPF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 May 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM05 BPF find?
LM05 BPF passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive.

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