2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · DC05 BHU
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 141,864 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,864 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DC05 BHU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2024
- 141,864 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DC05 BHU 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 (DC05 BHU) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 October 2024 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: Suspension (6 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
DC05 BHU Mileage History
- 19/10/2022137,692 mi
- 17/10/2023140,823 mi+3,131 mi
- 21/10/2024141,812 mi+989 mi
- 28/10/2024141,864 mi+52 mi
Average of roughly 2,059 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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