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Purple · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LM05 BRFMOT history

LM05 BRF is a purple petrol MINI first used on 13 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 106,089 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

LM05 BRF purple MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
106,089 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,191 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 BRF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 BRF was last recorded at 106,089 miles on 27 May 2026, 2,981 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,108 miles · 24 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,981 miles
Average per year
5,191 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,089 miles
  • 2025 – 103,108 miles
  • 2024 – 99,653 miles
  • 2023 – 95,815 miles
  • 2022 – 91,406 miles
  • 2021 – 85,074 miles
  • 2020 – 79,188 miles
  • 2019 – 69,362 miles
  • 2018 – 58,555 miles
  • 2017 – 48,248 miles
  • 2016 – 43,939 miles
  • 2015 – 39,855 miles
  • 2014 – 34,287 miles
  • 2013 – 31,039 miles
  • 2012 – 27,199 miles
  • 2011 – 23,621 miles
  • 2010 – 19,736 miles
  • 2009 – 15,337 miles
  • 2008 – 12,662 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,089 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust leak from back box

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,089 miles (+2,981)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    106,089 miles
    Test number
    260999146398
    • AdvisoryExhaust leak from back box

  2. Pass103,108 miles (+3,455)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2026
    Odometer
    103,108 miles
    Test number
    783410552757
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass99,653 miles (+3,838)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    99,653 miles
    Test number
    323535844717
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Balding (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass95,815 miles (+4,409)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    95,815 miles
    Test number
    305219159829
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass91,406 miles (+6,332)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    91,406 miles
    Test number
    158493396378
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear & offside front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChip to windscreen
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal is perishing

  6. Pass85,074 miles (+5,886)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    85,074 miles
    Test number
    958957618723
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear & both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer area - ON LIMIT (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil residue engine area

  7. Pass79,188 miles (+9,826)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    79,188 miles
    Test number
    206155936614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass69,362 miles (+10,807)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    69,362 miles
    Test number
    253432237568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    58,555 miles
    Test number
    182745744820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail58,555 miles (+10,307)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,555 miles
    Test number
    531821498539
    • DangerousPower steering component(s) leaking at steering pipes by the rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

  11. Pass48,248 miles (+4,309)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    48,248 miles
    Test number
    265861372848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,939 miles (+4,084)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    43,939 miles
    Test number
    665193040040
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on the edges (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass39,855 miles (+5,568)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    39,855 miles
    Test number
    715203815118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    34,287 miles
    Test number
    595461604194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail34,287 miles (+3,248)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,287 miles
    Test number
    149241204155
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs showing signs of wear

  16. Pass31,039 miles (+3,840)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    31,039 miles
    Test number
    827451923160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,199 miles (+3,578)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    27,199 miles
    Test number
    117386542146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,621 miles (+3,885)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    23,621 miles
    Test number
    726273841150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    19,736 miles
    Test number
    581834240160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail19,736 miles (+4,399)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,736 miles
    Test number
    872834140175
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass15,337 miles (+2,675)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    15,337 miles
    Test number
    223878149475
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass12,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    12,662 miles
    Test number
    730908948196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM05 BRF

Does LM05 BRF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM05 BRF is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM05 BRF?
The MOT on LM05 BRF is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM05 BRF done?
LM05 BRF was recorded at 106,089 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 5,191 miles a year.
Has LM05 BRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 BRF has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on LM05 BRF 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 BRF find?
LM05 BRF passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust leak from back box.

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