BN05 DLK

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 16 March 2023
Last recorded mileage
52,200 mi

AI verdict AVOID 41/100

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 17 MOT tests on record with a 71% pass rate and 52,200 miles. The mileage trajectory is also highly suspicious, with a significant drop in usage and a 3-year unverified period.

The mileage shows a suspiciously low 248 miles/year from 2005 to 2018, followed by a 3-year unverified period (Mar 2015–Mar 2018), and then normal usage from 2019 onwards.

Things to check

  • MOT HISTORY: 3-year gap (Mar 2015–Mar 2018) with no recorded tests or mileage verification.
  • MOT HISTORY: Recurring failures in suspension (Mar 2020, Mar 2021, Mar 2022) and brake wear (Mar 2020, Mar 2021, Mar 2022).
  • MILEAGE: Suspiciously low usage (248 mi/yr) from 2005 to 2018, followed by a 3-year unverified period.
  • MILEAGE: Consistent high annual mileage (7,992 mi/yr) from 2019 onwards, but with a 3-year unverified gap.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 5 historical failures
  • Euro NCAP: 5/5 stars (2024) — indicates a strong safety rating for its era.
  • Mileage: Normal annual usage of 7,992 miles/year since 2019, aligning with UK average.
  • MOT Expiry: Valid MOT until 2023-03-16, providing immediate peace of mind.

Mileage history

Mar 2008: 52,200 mi PASSMar 2009: 64,317 mi PASSMar 2010: 73,334 mi FAILMar 2010: 73,335 mi PASSMar 2011: 82,984 mi PASSMar 2012: 90,083 mi PASSSep 2013: 100,013 mi PASSMar 2015: 108,253 mi FAILMar 2015: 108,253 mi PASSMar 2018: 109,014 mi PASSMar 2019: 115,220 mi FAILMar 2019: 115,220 mi PASSFeb 2020: 120,752 mi PASSMar 2021: 130,103 mi FAILMar 2021: 130,103 mi PASSMar 2022: 137,471 mi FAILMar 2022: 137,471 mi PASS137k95k52kMar 2008Mar 2022

MOT test history — 12/17 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2008 PASS 52,200 mi
USER ENTERED Nearside door mirror damaged.Still have view to the rear
USER ENTERED Nearside front bumper damaged
Mar 2009 PASS 64,317 mi
ADVISORY Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
USER ENTERED rear exhaust box hanger broken
Mar 2010 FAIL 73,334 mi
FAIL Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Rear 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 Non obligatory mirror damaged
USER ENTERED rear wiper blade in poor condition advise
Mar 2010 PASS 73,335 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Rear 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 Non obligatory mirror damaged
Mar 2011 PASS 82,984 mi None recorded
Mar 2012 PASS 90,083 mi None recorded
Sep 2013 PASS 100,013 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Mar 2015 FAIL 108,253 mi
PRS Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PRS Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Mar 2015 PASS 108,253 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Mar 2018 PASS 109,014 mi None recorded
Mar 2019 FAIL 115,220 mi
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))
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower foglamp deteriorated
MINOR Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Mar 2019 PASS 115,220 mi
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))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower foglamp deteriorated
MINOR Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Feb 2020 PASS 120,752 mi None recorded
Mar 2021 FAIL 130,103 mi
PRS Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Mar 2021 PASS 130,103 mi None recorded
Mar 2022 FAIL 137,471 mi
PRS Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Mar 2022 PASS 137,471 mi None recorded

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