2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · M12 LBX
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 119,831 miles. MOT expired on 09 Sept 2022.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Sept 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (16 Jul 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,831 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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M12 LBX Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2021
- 119,831 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M12 LBX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mini Mini (M12 LBX) between August 2007 and September 2021.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Emissions not tested (7.0)”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
M12 LBX Mileage History
- 16/08/200723,397 mi
- 02/03/200933,289 mi+9,892 mi
- 02/03/200933,289 mi
- 22/02/201040,259 mi+6,970 mi
- 31/01/201110,025 mi-30,234 mi
- 02/02/201110,027 mi+2 mi
- 01/02/201251,443 mi+41,416 mi
- 12/03/201363,888 mi+12,445 mi
- 14/03/201474,498 mi+10,610 mi
- 07/04/201475,501 mi+1,003 mi
- 16/12/201480,494 mi+4,993 mi
- 17/12/201588,761 mi+8,267 mi
- 17/12/201588,761 mi
- 29/03/201796,859 mi+8,098 mi
- 14/04/2018101,673 mi+4,814 mi
- 25/04/2019108,617 mi+6,944 mi
- 10/09/2020114,388 mi+5,771 mi
- 09/09/2021119,831 mi+5,443 mi
Average of roughly 6,855 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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