BJ05 LKA

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
RED
Engine
1598 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 8 March 2018
Last recorded mileage
57,976 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 52/100

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 14 MOT tests on record with a 71% pass rate and 57,976 miles. While it has passed most retests, the pattern of issues suggests significant ongoing maintenance costs.

The vehicle shows high annual usage, averaging 12,968 miles/year, with a notable drop in 2010 (4,959 miles) and a spike in 2014 (16,255 miles), indicating inconsistent driving patterns.

Things to check

  • High mileage (158,106 mi) for a 2005 MINI suggests heavy wear and tear.
  • Recurring suspension failures (May 2011 advisory, May 2013 fail) and ball joint play (May 2011 advisory, May 2013 fail).
  • Multiple lighting failures (May 2012 fail, May 2013 fail, May 2015 fail) and advisories (3 related).
  • Brake failures (May 2015 fail, May 2016 fail) with no corresponding advisories, indicating reactive repairs.

Working in its favour

  • Passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, showing some level of maintenance and repair.
  • No recurring major structural failures like chassis corrosion or major engine issues.
  • Consistent high mileage suggests regular use and potential for good fuel economy.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2024) indicates a generally safe vehicle.

Mileage history

Apr 2008: 57,976 mi PASSApr 2009: 73,345 mi PASSApr 2010: 78,304 mi PASSMay 2011: 81,897 mi PASSMay 2012: 92,137 mi PASSMay 2012: 92,137 mi FAILMay 2013: 102,555 mi FAILMay 2013: 102,555 mi PASSMay 2014: 118,810 mi PASSMay 2015: 132,226 mi FAILMay 2015: 132,226 mi PASSMay 2016: 146,970 mi PASSMar 2017: 158,096 mi FAILMar 2017: 158,106 mi PASS158k108k58kApr 2008Mar 2017

MOT test history — 10/14 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2008 PASS 57,976 mi None recorded
Apr 2009 PASS 73,345 mi None recorded
Apr 2010 PASS 78,304 mi None recorded
May 2011 PASS 81,897 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED Oil leak
May 2012 PASS 92,137 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
May 2012 FAIL 92,137 mi
PRS Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
ADVISORY Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
May 2013 FAIL 102,555 mi
FAIL Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
May 2013 PASS 102,555 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
May 2014 PASS 118,810 mi None recorded
May 2015 FAIL 132,226 mi
FAIL Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
May 2015 PASS 132,226 mi None recorded
May 2016 PASS 146,970 mi None recorded
Mar 2017 FAIL 158,096 mi
ADVISORY rear wiper blade incomplete
FAIL Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
FAIL Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Mar 2017 PASS 158,106 mi
ADVISORY rear wiper blade incomplete

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BJ05 LKA, 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.