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Green · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LM05 BYZMOT history

LM05 BYZ is a green petrol MINI first used on 13 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 62,805 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

LM05 BYZ green MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
62,805 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,110 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 BYZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 BYZ was last recorded at 62,805 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,805 miles · 4 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,110 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,805 miles
  • 2025 – 62,334 miles
  • 2024 – 61,737 miles
  • 2023 – 59,986 miles
  • 2022 – 57,084 miles
  • 2021 – 53,854 miles
  • 2020 – 51,422 miles
  • 2019 – 49,223 miles
  • 2018 – 48,522 miles
  • 2016 – 45,173 miles
  • 2015 – 44,067 miles
  • 2014 – 40,578 miles
  • 2013 – 37,893 miles
  • 2012 – 36,641 miles
  • 2011 – 34,297 miles
  • 2010 – 24,926 miles
  • 2009 – 17,600 miles
  • 2007 – 5,685 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,805 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,805 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    62,805 miles
    Test number
    536172840594
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Fail62,805 miles (+471)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,805 miles
    Test number
    863017751624
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass62,334 miles (+597)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    62,334 miles
    Test number
    109830574021
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass61,737 miles (+1,751)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    61,737 miles
    Test number
    491304943621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass59,986 miles (+4)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    59,986 miles
    Test number
    618632187914
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (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 pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail59,982 miles (+2,898)1 dangerous12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,982 miles
    Test number
    407750355554
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged Cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (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 pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass57,084 miles (+3,230)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    57,084 miles
    Test number
    974359873528
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass53,854 miles (+40)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    53,854 miles
    Test number
    740940143581
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Fail53,814 miles (+2,392)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,814 miles
    Test number
    291475013006
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Pass51,422 miles (+2,199)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    51,422 miles
    Test number
    116006304962
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  11. Pass49,223 miles (+701)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    49,223 miles
    Test number
    223245893444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,522 miles (+3,349)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    48,522 miles
    Test number
    390443931493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,173 miles (+1,106)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    45,173 miles
    Test number
    158210745735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,067 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    44,067 miles
    Test number
    977813876327
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Pump to rack (2.3.3b)
  15. Fail44,067 miles (+3,489)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,067 miles
    Test number
    503421063338
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Pump to rack (2.3.3b)
  16. Pass40,578 miles (+2,685)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    40,578 miles
    Test number
    957879874206
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads low
    • NoteP/S hose pump to rack weeping
  17. Pass37,893 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    37,893 miles
    Test number
    268245273274
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteRear silencer bracket braken. Still supporting at test
    • NoteScreen was contaminating brake fluid resevoir
  18. Fail37,893 miles (+1,252)1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,893 miles
    Test number
    598895073219
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteRear silencer bracket braken. Still supporting at test
    • NoteScreen was contaminating brake fluid resevoir
  19. Pass36,641 miles (+2,344)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    36,641 miles
    Test number
    325249682458
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFront brake pads low + discs worn
    • NoteRear silencer corroded
  20. Pass34,297 miles (+9,371)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    34,297 miles
    Test number
    669080101302
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFront brake pads low + Discs worn
  21. Pass24,926 miles (+7,326)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    24,926 miles
    Test number
    263729540200
    • NoteFront tyres getting low
  22. Pass17,600 miles (+11,915)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    17,600 miles
    Test number
    433559439212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass5,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    5,685 miles
    Test number
    774727167273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM05 BYZ

Does LM05 BYZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM05 BYZ is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM05 BYZ?
The MOT on LM05 BYZ is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM05 BYZ done?
LM05 BYZ was recorded at 62,805 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 3,110 miles a year.
Has LM05 BYZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 BYZ has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LM05 BYZ 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 BYZ find?
LM05 BYZ passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: offside front coil spring corroded; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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