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BF05 XSP

2005 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

62,868 mi
Last recorded62,868 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper S61,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 XSP
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 62,868 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 59,629 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 55,930 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 54,669 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 53,551 miles

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

Front and Rear suspension component slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 53,550 miles

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded leaking (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front and Rear suspension component slightly corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 52,075 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 49,882 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 48,213 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear box in poor condition. Corrosion around rear box

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 46,649 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 29 Dec 2017 46,649 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 43,800 miles

Minor power steering fluid leak

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit

Offside Rear exhaust silencer heat shield corroded

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Various brake pipes lite corrosion

Fail 2 Nov 2016 43,798 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Various brake pipes lite corrosion

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit

Minor power steering fluid leak

Offside Rear exhaust silencer heat shield corroded

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 17 Nov 2015 42,070 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Slight oil misting to power steering component

Pass 1 May 2015 40,501 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 38,560 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 35,780 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 32,107 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 26,601 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 26,601 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 20,105 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 14,563 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 10,539 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

dent nsf wheel inner edge

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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BF05 XSP is a 2005 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2005 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 61,924 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF05 XSP is a 2005 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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