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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LM05 BSZMOT history

LM05 BSZ is a blue petrol MINI first used on 16 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 14 Jan 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 132,793 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2025.

LM05 BSZ blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Jan 2026
Mileage
132,793 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,061 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 BSZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 BSZ was last recorded at 132,793 miles on 15 Jan 2025, 3,556 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,237 miles · 13 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
3,556 miles
Average per year
7,061 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,793 miles
  • 2023 – 129,237 miles
  • 2022 – 127,939 miles
  • 2020 – 123,588 miles
  • 2019 – 110,674 miles
  • 2018 – 94,054 miles
  • 2017 – 80,437 miles
  • 2016 – 66,940 miles
  • 2015 – 59,747 miles
  • 2014 – 53,103 miles
  • 2013 – 47,395 miles
  • 2012 – 44,056 miles
  • 2011 – 38,233 miles
  • 2010 – 32,537 miles
  • 2009 – 25,172 miles
  • 2008 – 16,045 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,793 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear suspension arms are corroded
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,793 miles (+3,556)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    132,793 miles
    Test number
    380908252580
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear suspension arms are corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass129,237 miles (+1,298)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    129,237 miles
    Test number
    482115013478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass127,939 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    127,939 miles
    Test number
    250583804429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • 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 front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight wear in off side inner steering rack end

  4. Fail127,939 miles (+4,351)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,939 miles
    Test number
    917440333550
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • 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 front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight wear in off side inner steering rack end

  5. Pass123,588 miles (+12,914)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    123,588 miles
    Test number
    389810262771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass110,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    110,674 miles
    Test number
    663206791415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail110,674 miles (+16,620)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,674 miles
    Test number
    744714849730
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass94,054 miles (+13,617)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    94,054 miles
    Test number
    575997745095
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass80,437 miles (+13,497)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    80,437 miles
    Test number
    821124188249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,940 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    66,940 miles
    Test number
    716439626646
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail66,940 miles (+7,193)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,940 miles
    Test number
    479327515342
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass59,747 miles (+6,644)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    59,747 miles
    Test number
    576611965127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,103 miles (+5,708)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    53,103 miles
    Test number
    316694184189
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteRear exhaust section deteriorating
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

  14. Pass47,395 miles (+3,339)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    47,395 miles
    Test number
    417884183145
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass44,056 miles (+5,823)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    44,056 miles
    Test number
    559095972188
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear exhaust outer skin starting to corrode

  16. Pass38,233 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    38,233 miles
    Test number
    346857681143
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront brake disks worn
    • NoteN/s/f tyre low onouter edge
    • NoteO/s/r brake pads low

  17. Fail38,233 miles (+5,696)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,233 miles
    Test number
    959467681162
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront brake disks worn
    • NoteN/s/f tyre low onouter edge
    • NoteO/s/r brake pads low

  18. Pass32,537 miles (+7,365)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    32,537 miles
    Test number
    763967180177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,172 miles (+167)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    25,172 miles
    Test number
    882860099112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail25,005 miles (+8,960)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,005 miles
    Test number
    291194589192
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass16,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    16,045 miles
    Test number
    514616088115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM05 BSZ

Does LM05 BSZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM05 BSZ expired on 14 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM05 BSZ?
The MOT on LM05 BSZ expired on 14 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM05 BSZ done?
LM05 BSZ was recorded at 132,793 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2025, an average of 7,061 miles a year.
Has LM05 BSZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 BSZ has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LM05 BSZ 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 BSZ find?
LM05 BSZ passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front; nearside and offside rear suspension arms are corroded; oil leak, but not excessive.

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