2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · LM54 TCU
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21/01/2005. Recorded mileage 117,866 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/09/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,866 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1598cc
LM54 TCU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2024
- 117,866 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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LM54 TCU Mileage History
- 27/07/2022110,407 mi
- 18/09/2023110,854 mi+447 mi
- 02/09/2024117,861 mi+7,007 mi
- 05/09/2024117,866 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 3,532 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
LM54 TCU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mini Mini (LM54 TCU) between July 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 September 2024 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: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer has big holes on weld to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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