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WM05 EEB

2005 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

122,876 mi
Last recorded122,876 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper S61,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM05 EEB
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 122,876 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 122,876 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 112,018 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 111,801 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 111,257 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 110,116 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 101,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 101,418 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 93,343 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 89,030 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 78,501 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 73,154 miles

Exhaust back box outer shield corroded

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 70,640 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 66,981 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2013 59,065 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 51,096 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 44,040 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 44,038 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 36,495 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 36,455 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 25,971 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 25,965 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 16,597 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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WM05 EEB is a 2005 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WM05 EEB registered?

WM05 EEB is a 2005 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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The MOT history for WM05 EEB shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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