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LM05 XJU

2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,426 mi
Last recorded79,426 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto48,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 XJU
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 79,426 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 79,426 miles

Central Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users radiator panel (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 75,780 miles

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

all brake discs corroded/worn

Fail 11 Apr 2016 75,780 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all brake discs corroded/worn

Pass 10 Apr 2015 72,920 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 72,920 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 67,553 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 63,371 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 16 Mar 2012 60,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2012 60,234 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2011 44,825 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 44,824 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r brake disc slightly warn

n/s/r tyre has cuts on the sidewall

o/s/r brake disc slightly warn

o/s/r tyre has cuts on the sidewall

Pass 4 Mar 2010 36,927 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 36,927 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 27,689 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 1,673 MOT tests across 114 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
3,283
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
114
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 20
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15
Registration plate lamp not working 15
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LM05 XJU is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 48,947 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM05 XJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper S Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LM05 XJU is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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