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BV55 JXU

2005 Mini Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

100,484 mi
Last recorded100,484 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S60,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 JXU
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 100,484 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 97,515 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2025 97,514 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 94,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 91,873 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 89,604 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 87,098 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine/power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 87,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine/power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 84,791 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting band broken

Pass 7 Dec 2018 81,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 81,660 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 77,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust bracket broken

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Dec 2016 73,588 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 69,960 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 64,720 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 56,929 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 49,362 miles

both front wiper blades are split at extreme ends [require replacing]

both rear tyres are wearing unevenly on inner edges

ns rear wheel is bent slightly [may cause tyre wear]

rear brake discs are becoming slightly corroded on edges

Pass 16 Nov 2011 42,313 miles

ns rear wheel bent

rear brake discs going rusty on inner surfaces

Pass 29 Nov 2010 34,840 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 30,146 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 21,497 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 21,455 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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BV55 JXU is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BV55 JXU, 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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BV55 JXU is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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