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EM04 BBO

2005 Mini One

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

101,095 mi
Last recorded101,095 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini One66,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM04 BBO
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 101,095 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 99,239 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sill to floor (suspension arm) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sill to floor ( suspension arm) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 99,239 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sill to floor (suspension arm) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sill to floor ( suspension arm) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 94,288 miles

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

front and rear subframes corroded slightly not excessive

Fail 27 Oct 2023 94,288 miles

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

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

front and rear subframes corroded slightly not excessive

Pass 4 Nov 2022 87,070 miles

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

front subframe,rear arms and under vehicle corroded but to excessive at time of test

Pass 25 Oct 2021 83,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 81,272 miles

exhaust rear rubber mounting broken

Pass 28 Oct 2019 78,385 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 73,787 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 64,557 miles

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

Nearside Front drive shaft into gearbox area damp

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 64,390 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking to steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 55,799 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 49,359 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 43,210 miles

exhaust rear section corroding

n/s/r tyre wearing low

o/s/f wiper torn on edge

o/s/r brake binding slightly

some brake pipes corroding

Pass 4 Nov 2013 36,971 miles

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust rear box deteriorating

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 36,971 miles

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust rear box deteriorating

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 32,502 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

wiper blades smearing

Fail 2 Nov 2012 32,502 miles

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

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

wiper blades smearing

Pass 24 Oct 2011 28,094 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 24 Oct 2011 28,094 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 26 Oct 2010 24,499 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 24,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 20,441 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 16,225 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)

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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EM04 BBO is a 2005 Mini One in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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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EM04 BBO is a 2005 Mini One, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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