2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · A8 BDS
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 124,282 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jul 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,282 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
A8 BDS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/08/2026
- 124,282 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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A8 BDS Mileage History
- 14/10/2023107,128 mi
- 21/10/2023107,155 mi+27 mi
- 23/07/2025122,002 mi+14,847 mi
- 25/07/2025122,011 mi+9 mi
- 06/08/2026124,282 mi+2,271 mi
Average of roughly 6,102 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
A8 BDS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mini Mini (A8 BDS) between October 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
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