2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · BF05 VBM
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 02 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 103,576 miles. MOT expired on 27 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,576 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BF05 VBM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/08/2025
- 103,576 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BF05 VBM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mini Mini (BF05 VBM) between April 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 August 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
BF05 VBM Mileage History
- 29/04/202291,671 mi
- 18/04/202398,701 mi+7,030 mi
- 18/04/202398,701 mi
- 09/08/2025103,576 mi+4,875 mi
Average of roughly 3,630 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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