BN05 YMR

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
BLUE
Engine
1598 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
2 September 2026 (80 days away)
Last recorded mileage
21,149 mi

AI verdict AVOID 29/100

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 27 MOT tests on record with a 70% pass rate and 21,149 miles. The mileage trajectory is also highly suspicious, showing extremely low usage for many years.

The vehicle shows a critical mileage anomaly: suspiciously low usage of approximately 400 miles/year before November 2012, followed by inconsistent annual increases.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS tyre defect recorded on 2023-08-01 (test 12) — immediate safety concern.
  • 6 MOT failures across 13 tests (2018–2025) — consistent pattern of neglect.
  • 5 major failures in brakes (2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024) — recurring structural weakness.
  • 4 major failures in suspension (2019, 2020, 2022, 2023) — recurring structural weakness.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2026-09-02 — current roadworthiness certification.
  • No recent MOT failures or advisories — latest test (2025-09-01) was a pass.
  • Consistent annual mileage increases since 2012 — no recent suspicious drops.
  • No outstanding recalls or dangerous defects in the most recent MOT history.

Mileage history

Mar 2008: 21,149 mi PASSMar 2009: 24,930 mi PASSMay 2010: 30,620 mi FAILMay 2010: 30,620 mi PASSMay 2011: 37,324 mi PASSSep 2011: 39,805 mi PASSSep 2012: 45,282 mi FAILOct 2012: 45,333 mi PASSNov 2012: 45,390 mi PASSNov 2013: 48,601 mi PASSNov 2014: 51,394 mi PASSNov 2015: 54,150 mi PASSNov 2016: 57,092 mi PASSSep 2017: 58,994 mi PASSSep 2018: 67,859 mi FAILSep 2018: 67,859 mi PASSAug 2019: 76,073 mi FAILAug 2019: 76,073 mi PASSSep 2020: 82,422 mi FAILSep 2020: 82,422 mi PASSJul 2022: 91,112 mi FAILJul 2022: 91,112 mi PASSAug 2023: 94,207 mi FAILSep 2023: 94,220 mi PASSAug 2024: 97,944 mi FAILAug 2024: 97,944 mi PASSSep 2025: 98,585 mi PASS99k60k21kMar 2008Sep 2025

MOT test history — 19/27 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2008 PASS 21,149 mi None recorded
Mar 2009 PASS 24,930 mi
USER ENTERED Oil leak
May 2010 FAIL 30,620 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
ADVISORY Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
USER ENTERED front no plate cracked
May 2010 PASS 30,620 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
ADVISORY Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
USER ENTERED front no plate cracked
May 2011 PASS 37,324 mi
USER ENTERED rear silencer box, outer skin corroded.
Sep 2011 PASS 39,805 mi None recorded
Sep 2012 FAIL 45,282 mi
FAIL Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
USER ENTERED rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated
Oct 2012 PASS 45,333 mi
USER ENTERED rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated
Nov 2012 PASS 45,390 mi None recorded
Nov 2013 PASS 48,601 mi None recorded
Nov 2014 PASS 51,394 mi
USER ENTERED exhaust silencer corroded.
Nov 2015 PASS 54,150 mi None recorded
Nov 2016 PASS 57,092 mi
ADVISORY exhaust silencer corroded
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Sep 2017 PASS 58,994 mi None recorded
Sep 2018 FAIL 67,859 mi
MAJOR Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY TPMS Warning light on
Sep 2018 PASS 67,859 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY TPMS Warning light on
Aug 2019 FAIL 76,073 mi
ADVISORY TYRE PRESSURE LIGHT ON
PRS Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
MAJOR Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
MAJOR Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn INNER , REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn INNER , REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Aug 2019 PASS 76,073 mi
ADVISORY TYRE PRESSURE LIGHT ON
Sep 2020 FAIL 82,422 mi
PRS Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Sep 2020 PASS 82,422 mi None recorded
Jul 2022 FAIL 91,112 mi
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
MAJOR Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Jul 2022 PASS 91,112 mi
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Aug 2023 FAIL 94,207 mi
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Rear Emissions unable to be completed exhaust silencer leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Sep 2023 PASS 94,220 mi
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Aug 2024 FAIL 97,944 mi
PRS Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Aug 2024 PASS 97,944 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Sep 2025 PASS 98,585 mi
ADVISORY general underbody corrosion

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