2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · LA05 BVG
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 56,358 miles. MOT expired on 28 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,358 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LA05 BVG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 56,358 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LA05 BVG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mini Mini (LA05 BVG) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
LA05 BVG Mileage History
- 30/09/202248,354 mi
- 30/09/202248,358 mi+4 mi
- 27/09/202350,279 mi+1,921 mi
- 29/10/202451,475 mi+1,196 mi
- 22/10/202556,358 mi+4,883 mi
Average of roughly 2,615 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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