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YA05 BVM

2005 Mini One

Purple Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,784 mi
Last recorded133,784 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mini One66,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 BVM
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 133,784 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 131,326 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 126,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 122,944 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 122,913 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 116,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 111,123 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 May 2020 106,694 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 100,735 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 94,765 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 88,796 miles

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

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Pass 10 Feb 2016 82,841 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

rear wiper rubber split need replaceing

Fail 9 Feb 2016 82,841 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

rear wiper rubber split need replaceing

Fail 24 Feb 2015 75,458 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 75,458 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 68,009 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 59,716 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 52,514 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 45,884 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 39,847 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 30,304 miles

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

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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YA05 BVM is a 2005 Mini One in Purple with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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What year was YA05 BVM registered?

YA05 BVM is a 2005 Mini One, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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