2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · BC05 HCL
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 80,274 miles. MOT valid until 02 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,274 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BC05 HCL Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2026
- 80,274 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BC05 HCL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mini Mini (BC05 HCL) between April 2008 and February 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 03 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (28 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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: “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”.
BC05 HCL Mileage History
- 11/04/20086,571 mi
- 24/03/20098,740 mi+2,169 mi
- 24/03/20098,740 mi
- 31/03/201010,004 mi+1,264 mi
- 30/07/201010,441 mi+437 mi
- 28/07/201113,707 mi+3,266 mi
- 30/07/201218,774 mi+5,067 mi
- 30/07/201218,774 mi
- 29/08/201333,348 mi+14,574 mi
- 29/08/201436,205 mi+2,857 mi
- 17/10/201540,167 mi+3,962 mi
- 27/10/201644,709 mi+4,542 mi
- 30/10/201748,614 mi+3,905 mi
- 27/01/201950,409 mi+1,795 mi
- 24/01/202055,113 mi+4,704 mi
- 24/01/202055,113 mi
- 12/01/202156,495 mi+1,382 mi
- 26/01/202258,739 mi+2,244 mi
- 19/01/202361,941 mi+3,202 mi
- 15/01/202464,111 mi+2,170 mi
- 18/01/202464,114 mi+3 mi
- 17/01/202572,368 mi+8,254 mi
- 03/02/202572,500 mi+132 mi
- 02/02/202680,270 mi+7,770 mi
- 03/02/202680,274 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 4,137 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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