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DC05 BZJ

2005 Mini Cooper S

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

99,678 mi
Last recorded99,678 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper S61,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC05 BZJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 99,678 miles

Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt end (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear inner sills and suspension subframe slightly corroded both sides of car.

Pass 14 Apr 2023 92,210 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 91,957 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 91,706 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering close to minimum mark leaking from one of the pipes (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 90,109 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 88,452 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 84,933 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 82,821 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight movement on driver's seat

Pass 14 Jan 2016 78,512 miles

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)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 78,511 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 74,187 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2015 74,185 miles

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2014 67,733 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 67,697 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both rear tyres have worn inner edges

Exhaust rear silencer badly corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

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)

n/s/r tyre nailed (NR)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 60,551 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 53,871 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 53,857 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 49,150 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 39,307 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 29,841 miles

rear brake pads worn to approx 3mm

Fail 20 Jan 2009 29,841 miles

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

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

rear brake pads worn to approx 3mm

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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DC05 BZJ is a 2005 Mini Cooper S in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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DC05 BZJ is a 2005 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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