BF05 TUP

2005 MINI — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
MINI
Year
2005
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
1598 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 3 June 2025
Last recorded mileage
16,855 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 46/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2005 Mini has 23 MOT tests on record with a 74% pass rate and 16,855 miles. While it has a valid MOT until June 2025, the pattern of issues suggests significant ongoing maintenance needs.

The vehicle shows extremely low annual usage, averaging only 4,748 miles per year, with a suspiciously low 49-mile increase between March 2019 and March 2020.

Things to check

  • Recurring brake system failures and advisories across multiple tests (Mar 2019, Jun 2021, May 2023).
  • Recurring suspension arm failures and advisories across multiple tests (Mar 2019, Mar 2020, May 2023).
  • Recurring tyre wear advisories escalating to dangerous defects (Jun 2021, May 2022).
  • Engine oil advisories recurring across 4 separate tests (Mar 2019, Jun 2021, May 2022, May 2023).

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2024): 5-star safety rating.
  • Most recent MOT passed despite 6 historical failures
  • Valid MOT until June 2025, providing immediate roadworthiness assurance.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided MOT history.

Mileage history

Feb 2008: 16,855 mi PASSMar 2009: 21,313 mi PASSFeb 2010: 25,167 mi PASSFeb 2011: 30,784 mi PASSFeb 2012: 34,806 mi PASSFeb 2013: 39,766 mi PASSFeb 2014: 44,089 mi PASSFeb 2015: 49,227 mi PASSFeb 2016: 54,151 mi PASSFeb 2017: 59,146 mi FAILFeb 2017: 59,146 mi PASSFeb 2018: 64,654 mi PASSMar 2019: 67,922 mi FAILMar 2019: 67,971 mi PASSMar 2020: 72,103 mi FAILMar 2020: 72,103 mi PASSJun 2021: 74,668 mi FAILJun 2021: 74,668 mi PASSMay 2022: 81,815 mi FAILMay 2022: 81,815 mi PASSMay 2023: 87,323 mi FAILMay 2023: 87,323 mi PASSJun 2024: 92,270 mi PASS92k55k17kFeb 2008Jun 2024

MOT test history — 17/23 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Feb 2008 PASS 16,855 mi None recorded
Mar 2009 PASS 21,313 mi None recorded
Feb 2010 PASS 25,167 mi None recorded
Feb 2011 PASS 30,784 mi None recorded
Feb 2012 PASS 34,806 mi
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Feb 2013 PASS 39,766 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Feb 2014 PASS 44,089 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Items removed from driver's view prior to test
USER ENTERED Rear exhaust mounting broken
Feb 2015 PASS 49,227 mi
ADVISORY Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
USER ENTERED Exhaust system rear silencer mounting corroded/broken
Feb 2016 PASS 54,151 mi
ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Feb 2017 FAIL 59,146 mi
FAIL Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Feb 2017 PASS 59,146 mi None recorded
Feb 2018 PASS 64,654 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Mar 2019 FAIL 67,922 mi
MAJOR Brake performance not tested SEE ITEM **** (1.2.1 (g))
MAJOR Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear section adjacent to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture **** front to rear section adjacent to fuel tank at supporting clip seriously corroded (1.1.11 (a))
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly (0.1 (b))
MAJOR Front Registration plate inscription illegible letter incomplete (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY light corrosion to some underbody components
ADVISORY oil leak
ADVISORY undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items
Mar 2019 PASS 67,971 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Mar 2020 FAIL 72,103 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Mar 2020 PASS 72,103 mi None recorded
Jun 2021 FAIL 74,668 mi
MAJOR Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Jun 2021 PASS 74,668 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
May 2022 FAIL 81,815 mi
ADVISORY Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
May 2022 PASS 81,815 mi
ADVISORY Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
May 2023 FAIL 87,323 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
May 2023 PASS 87,323 mi None recorded
Jun 2024 PASS 92,270 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Coolant leak
ADVISORY Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BF05 TUP, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.