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DS05 BFM

2005 Mini Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

93,263 mi
Last recorded93,263 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S60,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 BFM
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 93,263 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 93,261 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn ball joint play , dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre inner sidewall split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe, rear section rusty (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn joint play & dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rack gaiter insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre inner sidewall multi bulges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe , rear section slightly rusty (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rack gaiter slight damage (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside steering rack casing slight damage under gaiter

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

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

Fail 21 May 2025 93,155 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2024 89,245 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 85,312 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 80,951 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 73,543 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 72,015 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2019 66,192 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 66,190 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 60,064 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2018 60,064 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning stops working near full lock both directions (2.3.3a)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2017 54,015 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2017 54,015 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2016 47,898 miles

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)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 47,867 miles

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

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 27 Jan 2015 42,164 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 37,794 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 33,594 miles

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wiper split but clears

Pass 29 Jan 2013 33,594 miles

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)

wiper split but clears

Pass 16 Jan 2012 28,096 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 21,671 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 16,736 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 15,517 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 15,517 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 14,628 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 14,628 miles

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

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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DS05 BFM is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DS05 BFM, 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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DS05 BFM is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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