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BT05 XOV

2005 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,104 mi
Last recorded44,104 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 XOV
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 44,104 miles

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

rear tyres out of shape

Pass 28 Aug 2024 43,517 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 4 Sep 2023 42,589 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 5 Sep 2022 41,016 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 31 Aug 2021 39,239 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 38,530 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 37,195 miles

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

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 12 Aug 2019 37,195 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 16 Jul 2018 34,940 miles

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

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

rear exshaust box corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2018 34,940 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

rear exshaust box corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2017 33,005 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 30,681 miles

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

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

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge & out of shape(ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Pass 1 Jul 2015 28,660 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2014 26,696 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corrodid

Pass 24 Jun 2013 23,434 miles

rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 11 Jul 2012 21,220 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2011 19,127 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on edges.

Pass 30 Jun 2010 16,717 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 10,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 10,750 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 8,972 miles

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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BT05 XOV is a 2005 Mini Cooper in Red 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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BT05 XOV is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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