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FV05 BYM

2005 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,567 mi
Last recorded64,567 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 BYM
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 64,567 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 64,567 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 60,029 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 55,562 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 50,140 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 45,191 miles

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

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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FV05 BYM is a 2005 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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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What year was FV05 BYM registered?

FV05 BYM is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is FV05 BYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV05 BYM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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