2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · BU05 XEJ
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 10 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 72,364 miles. MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,364 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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BU05 XEJ Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2025
- 72,364 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (44 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BU05 XEJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mini Mini (BU05 XEJ) between May 2008 and September 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (44 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 54 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
BU05 XEJ Mileage History
- 30/05/200820,177 mi
- 30/05/200820,177 mi
- 01/06/200928,157 mi+7,980 mi
- 09/06/201031,718 mi+3,561 mi
- 20/01/201132,789 mi+1,071 mi
- 16/01/201240,550 mi+7,761 mi
- 22/11/201245,817 mi+5,267 mi
- 20/11/201347,422 mi+1,605 mi
- 27/08/201449,304 mi+1,882 mi
- 01/08/201551,223 mi+1,919 mi
- 27/08/201653,263 mi+2,040 mi
- 04/08/201755,146 mi+1,883 mi
- 27/07/201857,245 mi+2,099 mi
- 30/07/201959,056 mi+1,811 mi
- 20/08/202060,520 mi+1,464 mi
- 03/09/202161,760 mi+1,240 mi
- 02/09/202262,680 mi+920 mi
- 30/08/202365,050 mi+2,370 mi
- 06/09/202365,050 mi
- 16/09/202469,434 mi+4,384 mi
- 03/09/202572,358 mi+2,924 mi
- 17/09/202572,364 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 3,016 miles per year across 22 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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