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BF55 NKR

2005 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

122,343 mi
Last recorded122,343 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper S61,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 NKR
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 122,343 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 116,287 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 116,281 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 107,632 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approximately 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 107,632 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approximately 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 98,867 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 98,867 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 92,330 miles

Additional main beam lamps not working

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 92,330 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail rubber mount split (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail rubber mount split (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Additional main beam lamps not working

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 86,526 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front indicators slightly white (4.4.3 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front shock absorber rubber top mounts splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm front bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 86,526 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front lower arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front indicators slightly white (4.4.3 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front shock absorber rubber top mounts splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm front bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 80,862 miles

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

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 72,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Oct 2017 63,646 miles

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

Oil leak sump gasket ()

Fail 24 Oct 2017 63,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Oil leak sump gasket ()

Pass 25 Oct 2016 56,040 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 55,981 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 45,701 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 39,061 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 32,212 miles

both front and rear brake discs are worn

Pass 28 Aug 2012 27,587 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 24 Aug 2011 21,705 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 17,180 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 14,105 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 10,780 miles

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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BF55 NKR is a 2005 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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BF55 NKR is a 2005 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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