
MINI
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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
Pass93,245 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 93,245 miles
- Test number
- 396828396950
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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
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))
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))
Pass88,012 miles (+2,643)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2019
- Odometer
- 88,012 miles
- Test number
- 360415679959
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,369 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2018
- Odometer
- 85,369 miles
- Test number
- 291236259090
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded
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
Pass82,167 miles (-349)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2017
- Odometer
- 82,167 miles
- Test number
- 967323042103
- AdvisoryExhaust tail box in poor condition
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
Pass76,243 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2016
- Odometer
- 76,243 miles
- Test number
- 575129435144
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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
Pass62,036 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 62,036 miles
- Test number
- 765577203264
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass53,222 miles (+9,201)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 53,222 miles
- Test number
- 296849802219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,021 miles (+4,926)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 44,021 miles
- Test number
- 618441331270
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
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
Pass33,057 miles (+1,284)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 33,057 miles
- Test number
- 791196739295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,773 miles (+5,841)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 31,773 miles
- Test number
- 540289549107
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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