2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · LM05 BSU
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 115,117 miles. MOT valid until 07 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,117 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM05 BSU Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2026
- 115,117 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM05 BSU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mini Mini (LM05 BSU) between June 2008 and September 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 07 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (26 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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: “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))”.
LM05 BSU Mileage History
- 09/06/200814,135 mi
- 09/06/200814,135 mi
- 24/07/200917,383 mi+3,248 mi
- 13/07/201018,763 mi+1,380 mi
- 20/08/201120,352 mi+1,589 mi
- 18/08/201222,878 mi+2,526 mi
- 30/07/201324,278 mi+1,400 mi
- 15/08/201429,573 mi+5,295 mi
- 20/08/201429,639 mi+66 mi
- 07/08/201536,490 mi+6,851 mi
- 09/08/201644,634 mi+8,144 mi
- 07/08/201752,368 mi+7,734 mi
- 08/08/201752,369 mi+1 mi
- 09/08/201857,489 mi+5,120 mi
- 05/08/201962,954 mi+5,465 mi
- 06/08/202068,309 mi+5,355 mi
- 18/08/202169,867 mi+1,558 mi
- 19/08/202275,034 mi+5,167 mi
- 20/08/202275,036 mi+2 mi
- 19/08/202377,986 mi+2,950 mi
- 13/08/202495,837 mi+17,851 mi
- 20/08/2025108,958 mi+13,121 mi
- 09/09/2025109,183 mi+225 mi
- 07/09/2026115,117 mi+5,934 mi
Average of roughly 5,535 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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