2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · BC05 HVD
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 78,770 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,770 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BC05 HVD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 78,770 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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BC05 HVD Mileage History
- 01/07/202379,056 mi
- 15/07/202379,145 mi+89 mi
- 15/07/202479,437 mi+292 mi
- 22/07/202579,505 mi+68 mi
- 17/07/202678,770 mi-735 mi
Average of roughly -94 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
BC05 HVD 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 (BC05 HVD) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
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