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LL05 BEY

2005 Mini Cooper S

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,932 mi
Last recorded48,932 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper S61,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL05 BEY
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 48,932 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 48,573 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 48,573 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 2 May 2024 43,061 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 40,405 miles

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

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

both headlamps deteriorated but beam image not reduced

fuel cap seal deteriorated

nearside headlamp cleaning device cap missing but does not affect its operation

rear exhaust box corroded/deteriorated

rear registration plate deteriorated

Fail 20 Jan 2022 40,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

both front tyres have cuts/tears in outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords/ply

both headlamps deteriorated but beam image not reduced

fuel cap seal deteriorated

nearside headlamp cleaning device cap missing but does not affect its operation

rear exhaust box corroded/deteriorated

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2021 35,622 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 35,622 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine oil low

Fail 1 Dec 2020 35,603 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 29,310 miles

Front Number Plate Slightly Damaged

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

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

Fail 15 May 2019 29,309 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Number Plate Slightly Damaged

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 23,924 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2018 23,921 miles

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine oil leak

Pass 26 May 2017 20,693 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 19,927 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 19,920 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 17,249 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 15,927 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 12,326 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 12,326 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 10,158 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2011 8,768 miles

both rear tyres cracking but not to cords

Pass 18 Sep 2009 6,074 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 6,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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LL05 BEY is a 2005 Mini Cooper S in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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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LL05 BEY is a 2005 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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