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BU05 YYL

2005 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,180 mi
Last recorded108,180 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 YYL
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 108,180 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both on the limit (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Siils and floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 102,978 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All around tank aria (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under sills/floors around tank aria (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 99,108 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2020 99,108 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 93,430 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 93,430 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 87,997 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 84,410 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 81,160 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 73,046 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Aug 2013 66,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 66,011 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 57,053 miles

Both front tyres have a center tread depth of 1.6mm

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 22 Jun 2011 44,640 miles

Both front tyres are worn on outer edges and close to the limit

Rear silencer box noise when on idle

Fail 20 Jun 2011 44,640 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Both front tyres are worn on outer edges and close to the limit

Rear silencer box noise when on idle

Pass 6 Apr 2010 34,916 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

slight binding o/s/r brake

Fail 6 Apr 2010 34,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

slight binding o/s/r brake

Pass 27 Feb 2009 28,406 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 23,271 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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BU05 YYL is a 2005 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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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BU05 YYL is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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