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B18 KMR

2005 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,535 mi
Last recorded35,535 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 KMR
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 35,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner, 195/55R16 87V (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 34,678 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes corroded but not pitted. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main brake pipes at rear corroded but not pitted. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 33,770 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 33,039 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 32,506 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 31,962 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 31,257 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM STEERING RACK

Fail 17 Oct 2019 31,257 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM STEERING RACK

Pass 2 Oct 2018 29,990 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 29,990 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 28,748 miles

OS door, handle needs to be in full open position before door opens

Fail 12 Oct 2017 28,748 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OSR inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

OS door, handle needs to be in full open position before door opens

Pass 13 Oct 2016 27,947 miles

offside rear tyre wearing slightly uneven on tread.

rear wiper blade splitting

Pass 13 Oct 2015 27,100 miles

exhaust has corrosion to it

offside rear tyre has slight distortion to the tread

Pass 13 Oct 2014 26,088 miles

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 7 Aug 2013 24,669 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust back box corroding but not blowing

Pass 8 Aug 2012 23,318 miles

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 9 Aug 2011 21,921 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 19,725 miles

both rear brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 29 Jul 2009 17,688 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 13,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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B18 KMR is a 2005 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 66,004 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B18 KMR is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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