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BP05 GMG

2005 Mini Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,520 mi
Last recorded84,520 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S60,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 GMG
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 84,520 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 77,321 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 77,320 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 77,044 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 77,044 miles

Headlamp aim too high both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative rear level sensor broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 73,639 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 73,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front 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 7 Jan 2019 66,134 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 59,514 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 59,424 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 52,726 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 52,726 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 45,870 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 33,953 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 30,525 miles

body damage

rear discs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2012 25,292 miles

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

exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2010 24,075 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 20,711 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 15,091 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 10,211 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper S?

Based on 4,515 MOT tests across 788 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
4,456
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
788
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 65
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
Registration plate lamp not working 45
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 42
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BP05 GMG is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 60,572 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BP05 GMG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BP05 GMG is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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