
MINI
Purple · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc
LM05 YVTMOT history
LM05 YVT is a purple petrol MINI first used on 22 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 96,161 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 96,161 mi
- At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,842 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM05 YVT
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Purple
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 22 Jul 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM05 YVT was last recorded at 96,161 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 43 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 96,118 miles · 12 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 43 miles
- Average per year
- 4,842 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 96,161 miles
- 2025 – 95,095 miles
- 2024 – 82,408 miles
- 2023 – 72,325 miles
- 2022 – 64,511 miles
- 2021 – 57,222 miles
- 2020 – 49,788 miles
- 2019 – 43,137 miles
- 2018 – 38,921 miles
- 2017 – 38,215 miles
- 2016 – 37,645 miles
- 2015 – 36,917 miles
- 2014 – 34,608 miles
- 2013 – 32,402 miles
- 2012 – 31,363 miles
- 2010 – 17,670 miles
- 2009 – 10,243 miles
- 2008 – 8,026 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear section corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear section corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2018
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017
Full MOT history
24 tests since 1 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass96,161 miles (+43)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 96,161 miles
- Test number
- 640396353797
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear section corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear section corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
Fail96,118 miles (+1,023)1 dangerous4 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,118 miles
- Test number
- 353298230144
- DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability strut top rubber mount split (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps too dim to light number plate (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear section corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear section corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
Pass95,095 miles (+2,807)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 95,095 miles
- Test number
- 595545990731
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,288 miles (+9,880)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 92,288 miles
- Test number
- 849975779672
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass82,408 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 82,408 miles
- Test number
- 771615841703
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail82,406 miles (+10,081)3 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,406 miles
- Test number
- 279442745954
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass72,325 miles (+7,814)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 72,325 miles
- Test number
- 134508640807
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass64,511 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 64,511 miles
- Test number
- 124050494487
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,510 miles (+7,288)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,510 miles
- Test number
- 627251672363
- MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass57,222 miles (+7,434)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 57,222 miles
- Test number
- 845107822490
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front Headlamps Require restoring and Polishing (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rear Disc are slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Exhaust Box is starting to corrode (6.1.2 (a))
Pass49,788 miles (+6,651)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 49,788 miles
- Test number
- 688196834489
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass43,137 miles (+4,216)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 43,137 miles
- Test number
- 428929761361
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass38,921 miles (+706)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 38,921 miles
- Test number
- 205660168828
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass38,215 miles (+570)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 38,215 miles
- Test number
- 646630556742
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryScreen wash poor
Pass37,645 miles (+728)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 37,645 miles
- Test number
- 963721826798
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass36,917 miles (+2,309)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 36,917 miles
- Test number
- 837837525068
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteExhaust deteriorated
Pass34,608 miles (+2,206)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 34,608 miles
- Test number
- 476779324034
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteExhaust deteriorated
Pass32,402 miles (+1,039)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 32,402 miles
- Test number
- 787605703083
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteRear exhaust box deterioraed
Pass31,363 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 31,363 miles
- Test number
- 767120832017
- NoteRear number plate deteriorated
Fail31,363 miles (+13,693)2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,363 miles
- Test number
- 855220532031
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteRear number plate deteriorated
Pass17,670 miles (+7,427)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 17,670 miles
- Test number
- 361627750452
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOffside front tyre worn on shoulders
Pass10,243 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 10,243 miles
- Test number
- 330427249226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail10,243 miles (+2,217)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 10,243 miles
- Test number
- 153586849214
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUpper engine hydro-mount leaking, not causing excessive play
Pass8,026 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 8,026 miles
- Test number
- 150904318234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM05 YVT
- Does LM05 YVT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM05 YVT is valid until 28 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM05 YVT?
- The MOT on LM05 YVT is valid until 28 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM05 YVT done?
- LM05 YVT was recorded at 96,161 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 4,842 miles a year.
- Has LM05 YVT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM05 YVT has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on LM05 YVT 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 YVT find?
- LM05 YVT passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear section corroded; offside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear section corroded, and 2 more.
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