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DL54 BZU

2005 Mini One

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,943 mi
Last recorded120,943 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini One66,798 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL54 BZU
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 120,943 miles

underbody corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2025 120,942 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

underbody corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2024 114,971 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 114,936 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet catch (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Central Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel tank slightly loose Fuel tank strap excessively corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack unions (2.1.5 (a))

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

Reverse lights inoperative

Fail 14 Mar 2012 56,482 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Outter casing of rear silencer box slightly corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2012 56,482 miles

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

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

Outter casing of rear silencer box slightly corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2011 51,045 miles

Nearside Front Disc Pitted

Nearside Rear Disc Pitted

Offside Front Disc Pitted

Offside Rear Disc Pitted

Pass 13 Jan 2010 45,806 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Mini One?

Based on 528,090 MOT tests across 55,487 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
55,487
On UK Roads
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DL54 BZU is a 2005 Mini One in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 66,798 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini One typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Mini One is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DL54 BZU is a 2005 Mini One, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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