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FM55 OBW

2005 Mini Mini (R58)

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

89,780 mi
Last recorded89,780 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mini Mini (R58)68,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM55 OBW
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 89,780 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both front driveshaft inner cv boots perished

Pass 5 Feb 2025 88,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 86,866 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides corroding. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 85,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At inner and outer shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 84,218 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear seats lowered preventing inspection of rear seat belts.

Fail 1 Feb 2022 84,216 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear rubber bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear rubber bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear seats lowered preventing inspection of rear seat belts.

Pass 5 Feb 2021 83,018 miles

Power steering pipes corroded.

Pass 6 Feb 2020 82,431 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 82,430 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 80,600 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 80,599 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 77,587 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 77,585 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 72,611 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 68,920 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 68,895 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 65,469 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 65,469 miles

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

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 57,842 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 57,842 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 50,876 miles

rear exhaust very rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2012 43,290 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 34,142 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 34,142 miles

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

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 26,293 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 19,506 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 19,505 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2008 12,161 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R58)?

Based on 32,231 MOT tests across 2,295 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
4,576
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 216
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 189
Registration plate lamp not working 127
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FM55 OBW is a 2005 Mini Mini (R58) in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2005 Mini Mini (R58) models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 68,908 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 (R58) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM55 OBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R58) typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 21 years old, this Mini Mini (R58) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FM55 OBW registered?

FM55 OBW is a 2005 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 31 October 2005.

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