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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LM05 MWEMOT history

LM05 MWE is a blue petrol MINI first used on 13 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 11 Dec 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 114,101 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2024.

LM05 MWE blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Dec 2025
Mileage
114,101 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2024
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,886 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 MWE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 MWE was last recorded at 114,101 miles on 12 Dec 2024, 4,123 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,978 miles · 17 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
4,123 miles
Average per year
5,886 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 114,101 miles
  • 2023 – 109,978 miles
  • 2022 – 101,812 miles
  • 2021 – 90,514 miles
  • 2020 – 86,532 miles
  • 2019 – 84,942 miles
  • 2018 – 82,696 miles
  • 2017 – 78,038 miles
  • 2016 – 74,212 miles
  • 2015 – 67,147 miles
  • 2014 – 63,115 miles
  • 2013 – 59,924 miles
  • 2012 – 54,999 miles
  • 2011 – 47,331 miles
  • 2010 – 38,136 miles
  • 2009 – 25,985 miles
  • 2008 – 17,739 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,101 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,101 miles (+4,123)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    114,101 miles
    Test number
    241797849755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass109,978 miles (+8,166)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    109,978 miles
    Test number
    245207600545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass101,812 miles (+11,298)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    101,812 miles
    Test number
    123246879419
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass90,514 miles (+3,982)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    90,514 miles
    Test number
    872872580645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass86,532 miles (+1,590)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    86,532 miles
    Test number
    807471517866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass84,942 miles (+2,246)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    84,942 miles
    Test number
    618855087842
    • AdvisoryFront pads
    • AdvisoryNsf tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger rubber hangers poo r

  7. Pass82,696 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    82,696 miles
    Test number
    606910483537
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail82,696 miles (+4,658)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,696 miles
    Test number
    297568684883
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split and insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass78,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    78,038 miles
    Test number
    220274663514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail78,038 miles (+3,826)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,038 miles
    Test number
    235659495516
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  11. Pass74,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    74,212 miles
    Test number
    102461006666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail74,212 miles (+7,065)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,212 miles
    Test number
    764693675063
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure lose (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass67,147 miles (+4,032)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    67,147 miles
    Test number
    555506309864
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box poor condition

  14. Pass63,115 miles (+40)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    63,115 miles
    Test number
    717712854244
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust in poor condition

  15. Fail63,075 miles (+3,151)3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,075 miles
    Test number
    236618044228
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust in poor condition

  16. Pass59,924 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    59,924 miles
    Test number
    937132783281
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear Exhaust Corroded

  17. Fail59,924 miles (+4,925)2 repaired6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,924 miles
    Test number
    999232083247
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear Exhaust Corroded

  18. Pass54,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    54,999 miles
    Test number
    276612022271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail54,999 miles (+7,668)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,999 miles
    Test number
    938392322203
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

  20. Pass47,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    47,331 miles
    Test number
    945699031121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail47,331 miles (+9,195)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,331 miles
    Test number
    478679631111
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront lower bumber poorly secured

  22. Fail38,136 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,136 miles
    Test number
    261382520292
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass38,136 miles (+12,151)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    38,136 miles
    Test number
    350082620437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass25,985 miles (+8,246)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    25,985 miles
    Test number
    132974029218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    17,739 miles
    Test number
    880831718255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM05 MWE

Does LM05 MWE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM05 MWE expired on 11 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM05 MWE?
The MOT on LM05 MWE expired on 11 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM05 MWE done?
LM05 MWE was recorded at 114,101 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2024, an average of 5,886 miles a year.
Has LM05 MWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 MWE has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on LM05 MWE 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 MWE find?
LM05 MWE passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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