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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LM05 BSYMOT history

LM05 BSY is a blue petrol MINI first used on 8 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 14 Mar 2025 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 92,245 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Mar 2024.

LM05 BSY blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Mar 2025
Mileage
92,245 mi
At MOT on 15 Mar 2024
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,110 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 BSY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 BSY was last recorded at 92,245 miles on 15 Mar 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,244 miles · 4 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,110 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 92,245 miles
  • 2023 – 86,347 miles
  • 2022 – 84,022 miles
  • 2021 – 77,474 miles
  • 2020 – 75,813 miles
  • 2019 – 73,188 miles
  • 2018 – 68,136 miles
  • 2016 – 53,746 miles
  • 2015 – 40,672 miles
  • 2014 – 38,373 miles
  • 2013 – 32,789 miles
  • 2012 – 30,371 miles
  • 2011 – 25,775 miles
  • 2010 – 20,349 miles
  • 2009 – 14,960 miles
  • 2008 – 11,408 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,245 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,245 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    92,245 miles
    Test number
    946047080053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail92,244 miles (+5,897)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,244 miles
    Test number
    704401822204
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass86,347 miles (+2,325)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    86,347 miles
    Test number
    780077566648
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass84,022 miles (+6,548)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    84,022 miles
    Test number
    872881531135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
  5. Pass77,474 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    77,474 miles
    Test number
    946389518160
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  6. Fail77,471 miles (+1,658)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,471 miles
    Test number
    731568705192
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass75,813 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    75,813 miles
    Test number
    973954491656
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in both rear suspension strut top mount bushes
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated
  8. Fail75,810 miles (+2,622)4 major2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,810 miles
    Test number
    797445578297
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in both rear suspension strut top mount bushes
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated
  9. Pass73,188 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    73,188 miles
    Test number
    118018985432
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
  10. Fail73,188 miles (+5,052)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,188 miles
    Test number
    487324953636
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
  11. Pass68,136 miles (+14,390)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    68,136 miles
    Test number
    157536745928
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering arm slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering line damp near rack
  12. Pass53,746 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    53,746 miles
    Test number
    604222077440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)
  13. Fail53,746 miles (+13,074)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,746 miles
    Test number
    526723228353
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre size 195/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)
  14. Pass40,672 miles (+2,299)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    40,672 miles
    Test number
    106170995129
    • 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)
  15. Pass38,373 miles (+5,584)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    38,373 miles
    Test number
    235387944119
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass32,789 miles (+2,418)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    32,789 miles
    Test number
    999249453123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    30,371 miles
    Test number
    399349752157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail30,371 miles (+4,596)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,371 miles
    Test number
    467489752165
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
  19. Pass25,775 miles (+5,426)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    25,775 miles
    Test number
    478565651113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
  20. Pass20,349 miles (+5,389)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    20,349 miles
    Test number
    613613730169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass14,960 miles (+3,552)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    14,960 miles
    Test number
    993884139170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass11,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    11,408 miles
    Test number
    813911248168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM05 BSY

Does LM05 BSY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM05 BSY expired on 14 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM05 BSY?
The MOT on LM05 BSY expired on 14 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM05 BSY done?
LM05 BSY was recorded at 92,245 miles at its MOT on 15 Mar 2024, an average of 5,110 miles a year.
Has LM05 BSY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 BSY has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LM05 BSY 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 BSY find?
LM05 BSY passed its latest MOT on 15 Mar 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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