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BC05 OYW

2005 Mini Cooper

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

110,161 mi
Last recorded110,161 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 OYW
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 110,161 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount splitting (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 110,161 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount splitting (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 106,591 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 21 Feb 2024 103,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

heavy corrosion to rear sub-frame and rear suspension arms and rear floor

screw nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Feb 2024 103,990 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

heavy corrosion to rear sub-frame and rear suspension arms and rear floor

screw nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2023 101,363 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive offside driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 98,647 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 95,149 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 92,174 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 88,167 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

rear tyres

Pass 26 Apr 2017 81,926 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 72,278 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

driveshaft support bearing in poor condition

Pass 21 Apr 2015 63,694 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 58,035 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 51,804 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 45,789 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2012 45,779 miles

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

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 4 May 2011 39,605 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 May 2010 34,178 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 34,178 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 27,648 miles

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

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 9 May 2008 20,696 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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BC05 OYW is a 2005 Mini Cooper in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 66,004 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BC05 OYW is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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