2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · BV05 ASO
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 98,450 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,450 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BV05 ASO Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2026
- 98,450 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV05 ASO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mini Mini (BV05 ASO) between March 2008 and June 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 01 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
BV05 ASO Mileage History
- 18/03/200829,858 mi
- 18/03/200829,858 mi
- 31/03/200935,343 mi+5,485 mi
- 31/03/201040,482 mi+5,139 mi
- 09/04/201145,541 mi+5,059 mi
- 20/03/201249,787 mi+4,246 mi
- 02/04/201357,532 mi+7,745 mi
- 17/03/201464,057 mi+6,525 mi
- 22/01/201567,851 mi+3,794 mi
- 22/01/201669,384 mi+1,533 mi
- 22/01/201669,384 mi
- 17/01/201771,863 mi+2,479 mi
- 22/01/201873,795 mi+1,932 mi
- 21/01/201975,586 mi+1,791 mi
- 21/01/201975,586 mi
- 01/02/202076,285 mi+699 mi
- 01/06/202177,352 mi+1,067 mi
- 27/05/202278,322 mi+970 mi
- 03/06/202380,760 mi+2,438 mi
- 23/05/202484,825 mi+4,065 mi
- 27/05/202589,041 mi+4,216 mi
- 31/05/202589,071 mi+30 mi
- 01/06/202698,450 mi+9,379 mi
Average of roughly 3,768 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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