Official DVLA Record

2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · LM54 TCU

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
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 16/09/2025
Tax Status
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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 Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
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LM54 TCU Mileage History

  1. 27/07/2022110,407 mi
  2. 18/09/2023110,854 mi+447 mi
  3. 02/09/2024117,861 mi+7,007 mi
  4. 05/09/2024117,866 mi+5 mi

Average of roughly 3,532 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

LM54 TCU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 14 Sept 2026, 21:17
MOT Analysis

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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