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Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LM05 BZKMOT history

LM05 BZK is a red petrol MINI first used on 22 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 6 Nov 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 99,288 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2023.

LM05 BZK red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Nov 2024
Mileage
99,288 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2023
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,756 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 BZK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 BZK was last recorded at 99,288 miles on 7 Nov 2023, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 May 2016: 82,167 miles, lower than 82,516 miles on 9 May 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
99,261 miles · 13 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
4,756 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 99,288 miles
  • 2022 – 93,245 miles
  • 2020 – 91,473 miles
  • 2019 – 90,516 miles
  • 2018 – 88,012 miles
  • 2017 – 85,369 miles
  • 2016 – 82,167 miles
  • 2015 – 76,243 miles
  • 2014 – 72,845 miles
  • 2013 – 62,036 miles
  • 2012 – 53,222 miles
  • 2011 – 44,021 miles
  • 2010 – 39,095 miles
  • 2009 – 33,057 miles
  • 2008 – 25,932 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,288 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective nearside and offside (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody surface corrosion front and rearRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Exhaust tail box in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass99,288 miles (+27)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    99,288 miles
    Test number
    662242818506
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective nearside and offside (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody surface corrosion front and rear
  2. Fail99,261 miles (+6,016)3 dangerous5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,261 miles
    Test number
    257555599640
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody surface corrosion front and rear
  3. Pass93,245 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    93,245 miles
    Test number
    396828396950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail93,242 miles (+1,769)2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,242 miles
    Test number
    470970159558
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective NS & OS (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Electric pump (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS & OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively NS & OS (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted NSF/OSR (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  5. Pass91,473 miles (+957)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    91,473 miles
    Test number
    368368025290
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section deteriorated
  6. Pass90,516 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    90,516 miles
    Test number
    972517257797
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail90,516 miles (+2,504)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,516 miles
    Test number
    555053833047
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass88,012 miles (+2,643)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    88,012 miles
    Test number
    360415679959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,369 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    85,369 miles
    Test number
    291236259090
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded
  10. Fail85,369 miles (+3,202)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,369 miles
    Test number
    446957336247
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working bulb cover/defuser also missing (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear looks very low on pressure and has spliting to side wall
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded
  11. Pass82,167 miles (-349)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    82,167 miles
    Test number
    967323042103
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail box in poor condition
  12. Fail82,516 miles (+6,273)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,516 miles
    Test number
    312785324148
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail box in poor condition
  13. Pass76,243 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    76,243 miles
    Test number
    575129435144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail76,242 miles (+3,397)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,242 miles
    Test number
    866398935126
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  15. Pass72,845 miles (+66)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    72,845 miles
    Test number
    958356894267
    • NoteRear silencer corroded - o/s
    • NoteSlight damage to o/s/f wheel inner bead rim
    • NoteWipers poor
  16. Fail72,779 miles (+10,743)6 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,779 miles
    Test number
    138091594257
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • NoteRear silencer corroded - o/s
    • NoteSlight damage to o/s/f wheel inner bead rim
    • NoteO/s side repeater faded
  17. Pass62,036 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    62,036 miles
    Test number
    765577203264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail62,034 miles (+8,812)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,034 miles
    Test number
    379289093147
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
  19. Pass53,222 miles (+9,201)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    53,222 miles
    Test number
    296849802219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,021 miles (+4,926)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    44,021 miles
    Test number
    618441331270
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  21. Pass39,095 miles (+6,038)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    39,095 miles
    Test number
    704465830290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges
  22. Pass33,057 miles (+1,284)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    33,057 miles
    Test number
    791196739295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,773 miles (+5,841)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    31,773 miles
    Test number
    540289549107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    25,932 miles
    Test number
    393806658121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM05 BZK

Does LM05 BZK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM05 BZK expired on 6 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM05 BZK?
The MOT on LM05 BZK expired on 6 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM05 BZK done?
LM05 BZK was recorded at 99,288 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2023, an average of 4,756 miles a year.
Has LM05 BZK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 BZK has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LM05 BZK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 May 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM05 BZK find?
LM05 BZK passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2023 with 7 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear outer tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.

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