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E18 JMK

2005 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests36 (27 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,967 mi
Last recorded75,967 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper S61,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE18 JMK
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

27 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 75,967 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2026 114,330 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 71,798 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 113,002 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2024 113,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 67,623 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 108,849 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 108,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2023 63,298 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 104,559 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 104,458 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 59,205 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 100,605 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 51,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 98,412 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 44,660 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 98,225 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 98,225 miles

Central Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear direction indicator (4.4.3 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from rocker gasket and gearbox sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 43,337 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 95,171 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 95,171 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 42,115 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 91,703 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 91,702 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 39,551 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 87,724 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 87,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 81,411 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Nov 2013 66,542 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 66,542 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 55,585 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 44,903 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2011 44,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 35,962 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 26,609 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 16,205 miles

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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E18 JMK is a 2005 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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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What year was E18 JMK registered?

E18 JMK is a 2005 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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