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Purple · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LM05 MXFMOT history

LM05 MXF is a purple petrol MINI first used on 11 Aug 2005. Its MOT expired on 21 May 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 126,473 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2024.

LM05 MXF purple MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 May 2025
Mileage
126,473 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2024
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,435 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 MXF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 May 2025
Latest MOT test
22 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 MXF was last recorded at 126,473 miles on 22 May 2024, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,461 miles · 15 May 2024
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
5,435 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 126,473 miles
  • 2023 – 124,209 miles
  • 2022 – 121,525 miles
  • 2021 – 111,605 miles
  • 2019 – 106,021 miles
  • 2018 – 91,448 miles
  • 2017 – 81,251 miles
  • 2016 – 73,625 miles
  • 2015 – 69,524 miles
  • 2014 – 66,370 miles
  • 2013 – 65,596 miles
  • 2011 – 54,362 miles
  • 2010 – 50,889 miles
  • 2009 – 47,690 miles
  • 2008 – 40,414 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,473 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rubber bush inserts (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Outer Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides outer lenses could do with cleaning (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides metal ferrules are corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe is corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides around subframe mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,473 miles (+12)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    126,473 miles
    Test number
    291252819720
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rubber bush inserts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides outer lenses could do with cleaning (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides metal ferrules are corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe is corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides around subframe mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail126,461 miles (+2,252)1 dangerous4 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,461 miles
    Test number
    529777610200
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too high both sides need adjustment (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt has a large split in the rubber (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre is also heavily cracked between the treads and excessively worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rubber bush inserts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides outer lenses could do with cleaning (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides metal ferrules are corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe is corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides around subframe mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass124,209 miles (+2,684)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    124,209 miles
    Test number
    977515390103
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass121,525 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2023
    Odometer
    121,525 miles
    Test number
    640389054739
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bearing rough (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail121,524 miles (+9,919)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,524 miles
    Test number
    618634848532
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bearing rough (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass111,605 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    111,605 miles
    Test number
    810179003074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail111,603 miles (+5,582)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,603 miles
    Test number
    347416636325
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes corroded (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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass106,021 miles (+5,671)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    106,021 miles
    Test number
    360185194418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass100,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    100,350 miles
    Test number
    919325466951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail100,350 miles (+8,902)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,350 miles
    Test number
    608680954743
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass91,448 miles (+10,197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    91,448 miles
    Test number
    793120463063
    • AdvisoryEngine oil low

  12. Pass81,251 miles (+7,626)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    81,251 miles
    Test number
    675765463443
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Two front tyres (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear Two brake discs corroded will need attending (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass73,625 miles (+4,101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    73,625 miles
    Test number
    301149382247
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail69,524 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,524 miles
    Test number
    759287095026
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear o/s tyre wall slight damage marked yellow
    • NoteHandbrake travel

  15. Pass69,524 miles (+3,154)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    69,524 miles
    Test number
    858057695034
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear o/s tyre wall slight damage marked yellow
    • NoteHandbrake travel

  16. Pass66,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    66,370 miles
    Test number
    856199094043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail66,370 miles (+774)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,370 miles
    Test number
    645538294051
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass65,596 miles (+3,401)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    65,596 miles
    Test number
    398084363381
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass62,195 miles (+7,833)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    62,195 miles
    Test number
    137493523403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    54,362 miles
    Test number
    239845561229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail54,362 miles (+3,473)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,362 miles
    Test number
    906935261274
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass50,889 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    50,889 miles
    Test number
    163246960205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail50,889 miles (+3,199)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,889 miles
    Test number
    133295460234
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass47,690 miles (+7,276)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    47,690 miles
    Test number
    411572229216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,414 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    40,414 miles
    Test number
    950054308239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about LM05 MXF

Does LM05 MXF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM05 MXF expired on 21 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM05 MXF?
The MOT on LM05 MXF expired on 21 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM05 MXF done?
LM05 MXF was recorded at 126,473 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2024, an average of 5,435 miles a year.
Has LM05 MXF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 MXF has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LM05 MXF 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 MXF find?
LM05 MXF passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2024 with 12 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rubber bush inserts; front outer headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides outer lenses could do with cleaning, and 9 more.

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