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Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LM05 BZFMOT history

LM05 BZF is a red petrol MINI first used on 14 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 18 Oct 2024 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 112,375 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Oct 2023.

LM05 BZF red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Oct 2024
Mileage
112,375 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2023
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,268 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 BZF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 BZF was last recorded at 112,375 miles on 19 Oct 2023, 6,663 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,712 miles · 26 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
6,663 miles
Average per year
4,268 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 112,375 miles
  • 2022 – 105,712 miles
  • 2021 – 104,065 miles
  • 2020 – 101,974 miles
  • 2019 – 101,812 miles
  • 2018 – 101,416 miles
  • 2017 – 97,315 miles
  • 2016 – 95,617 miles
  • 2015 – 89,100 miles
  • 2014 – 85,563 miles
  • 2013 – 80,285 miles
  • 2012 – 72,712 miles
  • 2011 – 62,802 miles
  • 2009 – 49,687 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,375 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rubber mountings deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & tyre deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 9 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,375 miles (+6,663)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    112,375 miles
    Test number
    516655917773
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass105,712 miles (+1,647)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    105,712 miles
    Test number
    242490821796
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipework corroding
    • AdvisorySurface flaky corrosion on front and rear suspension frames and associated components

  3. Pass104,065 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    104,065 miles
    Test number
    266046461612
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play also has slight noise (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipework on rack corroding (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion on some suspension components

  4. Fail104,065 miles (+2,091)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,065 miles
    Test number
    940405552884
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play also has slight noise (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipework on rack corroding (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion on some suspension components

  5. Pass101,974 miles (+162)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    101,974 miles
    Test number
    438726734853
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all at rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass101,812 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    101,812 miles
    Test number
    241393442143
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rubber mountings deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  7. Fail101,812 miles (+396)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,812 miles
    Test number
    154673931546
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rubber mountings deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid slightly dirty / advise replacement

  8. Pass101,416 miles (+4,101)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    101,416 miles
    Test number
    853091559801
    • MinorBrake hose slightly damaged both rears perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished / advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across body (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAir intake pipe tapped up

  9. Pass97,315 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    97,315 miles
    Test number
    649110491142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & tyre deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail97,315 miles (+1,698)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,315 miles
    Test number
    810491431308
    • FailureCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & tyre deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass95,617 miles (+6,517)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    95,617 miles
    Test number
    288940867899
    • AdvisoryAge cracks o/s/f and n/s/r tyres
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront lower rad carrier broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass89,100 miles (+3,537)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    89,100 miles
    Test number
    756575785067
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished on side walls

  13. Pass85,563 miles (+5,278)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    85,563 miles
    Test number
    655852714137
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass80,285 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    80,285 miles
    Test number
    387799103175
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail80,283 miles (+7,571)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,283 miles
    Test number
    286127503154
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust tail box in very poor condiction

  16. Pass72,712 miles (+9,910)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    72,712 miles
    Test number
    737568002105
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  17. Pass62,802 miles (+13,115)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    62,802 miles
    Test number
    515039131037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,687 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    49,687 miles
    Test number
    341030749090
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades are starting to split

Questions about LM05 BZF

Does LM05 BZF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM05 BZF expired on 18 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM05 BZF?
The MOT on LM05 BZF expired on 18 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM05 BZF done?
LM05 BZF was recorded at 112,375 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2023, an average of 4,268 miles a year.
Has LM05 BZF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 BZF has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LM05 BZF 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 BZF find?
LM05 BZF passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2023 with 6 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges, and 3 more.

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