2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · GF05 BSV
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 63,827 miles. MOT expired on 13 Apr 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,827 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GF05 BSV Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2025
- 63,827 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GF05 BSV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mini Mini (GF05 BSV) between April 2008 and April 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 15 April 2025 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 (16 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))”; “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”.
GF05 BSV Mileage History
- 24/04/200825,124 mi
- 24/04/200930,121 mi+4,997 mi
- 22/04/201033,830 mi+3,709 mi
- 21/04/201139,673 mi+5,843 mi
- 31/05/201243,490 mi+3,817 mi
- 30/08/201342,069 mi-1,421 mi
- 21/10/201448,776 mi+6,707 mi
- 23/10/201448,776 mi
- 16/12/201549,527 mi+751 mi
- 17/12/201549,544 mi+17 mi
- 03/04/201751,204 mi+1,660 mi
- 12/04/201855,222 mi+4,018 mi
- 09/04/201958,964 mi+3,742 mi
- 10/04/201958,966 mi+2 mi
- 03/06/202061,961 mi+2,995 mi
- 01/09/202163,617 mi+1,656 mi
- 22/09/202263,822 mi+205 mi
- 22/09/202263,822 mi
- 15/04/202563,827 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 2,280 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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