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Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LM05 BPVMOT history

LM05 BPV is a red petrol MINI first used on 8 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 9 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 141,173 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2025.

LM05 BPV red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Jul 2026
Mileage
141,173 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,164 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 BPV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 BPV was last recorded at 141,173 miles on 8 Jul 2025, 177 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,996 miles · 25 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
177 miles
Average per year
7,164 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 141,173 miles
  • 2024 – 133,022 miles
  • 2023 – 128,142 miles
  • 2022 – 122,213 miles
  • 2021 – 117,562 miles
  • 2020 – 114,001 miles
  • 2019 – 107,883 miles
  • 2018 – 107,037 miles
  • 2017 – 102,502 miles
  • 2016 – 97,523 miles
  • 2015 – 90,751 miles
  • 2014 – 76,935 miles
  • 2013 – 65,118 miles
  • 2012 – 53,958 miles
  • 2011 – 40,707 miles
  • 2010 – 32,512 miles
  • 2009 – 25,420 miles
  • 2008 – 18,461 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,173 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,173 miles (+177)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    141,173 miles
    Test number
    299275097260
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail140,996 miles (+7,974)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,996 miles
    Test number
    408772387046
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass133,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    133,022 miles
    Test number
    706187600083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail133,022 miles (+4,880)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,022 miles
    Test number
    459498093999
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed as the car started over heating (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass128,142 miles (+5,929)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    128,142 miles
    Test number
    916194680013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass122,213 miles (+4,651)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    122,213 miles
    Test number
    233959856088
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass117,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    117,562 miles
    Test number
    332020218175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail117,562 miles (+3,561)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,562 miles
    Test number
    658890954402
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass114,001 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    114,001 miles
    Test number
    765031419750
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

  10. FailMileage not read1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    313898061564
    • MajorRear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass107,883 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    107,883 miles
    Test number
    794842921101
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail107,880 miles (+843)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,880 miles
    Test number
    558344764974
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass107,037 miles (+4,535)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    107,037 miles
    Test number
    214490721970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass102,502 miles (+4,979)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    102,502 miles
    Test number
    263410037514
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  15. Pass97,523 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    97,523 miles
    Test number
    220092371912
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail97,523 miles (+6,772)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,523 miles
    Test number
    394528414712
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass90,751 miles (+13,816)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    90,751 miles
    Test number
    248232155103
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass76,935 miles (+11,817)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    76,935 miles
    Test number
    758359444137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,118 miles (+11,160)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    65,118 miles
    Test number
    786948843197
    • NoteRear exhaust box rusty

  20. Pass53,958 miles (+13,251)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    53,958 miles
    Test number
    278482552410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,707 miles (+8,195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    40,707 miles
    Test number
    958619931126
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass32,512 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    32,512 miles
    Test number
    272236440187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail32,494 miles (+7,074)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,494 miles
    Test number
    562225840150
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass25,420 miles (+6,959)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    25,420 miles
    Test number
    853254359112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    18,461 miles
    Test number
    272263248446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM05 BPV

Does LM05 BPV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM05 BPV expired on 9 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM05 BPV?
The MOT on LM05 BPV expired on 9 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM05 BPV done?
LM05 BPV was recorded at 141,173 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2025, an average of 7,164 miles a year.
Has LM05 BPV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 BPV has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LM05 BPV 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 BPV find?
LM05 BPV passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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