2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · PL05 WBM
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 120,177 miles. MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,177 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
PL05 WBM Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2026
- 120,177 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (40 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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PL05 WBM Mileage History
- 24/06/200810,350 mi
- 05/06/200912,675 mi+2,325 mi
- 03/06/201014,893 mi+2,218 mi
- 26/05/201116,393 mi+1,500 mi
- 19/05/201222,670 mi+6,277 mi
- 01/06/201333,405 mi+10,735 mi
- 31/05/201444,962 mi+11,557 mi
- 31/05/201444,962 mi
- 27/05/201552,259 mi+7,297 mi
- 26/09/201554,522 mi+2,263 mi
- 28/01/201766,485 mi+11,963 mi
- 01/12/201778,434 mi+11,949 mi
- 25/01/201991,974 mi+13,540 mi
- 30/12/2019104,724 mi+12,750 mi
- 03/01/2020104,744 mi+20 mi
- 12/03/2021109,267 mi+4,523 mi
- 16/03/2021109,269 mi+2 mi
- 04/04/2022110,967 mi+1,698 mi
- 04/04/2022110,967 mi
- 26/04/2023113,994 mi+3,027 mi
- 27/03/2024115,948 mi+1,954 mi
- 13/08/2024115,951 mi+3 mi
- 25/07/2025118,075 mi+2,124 mi
- 21/07/2026120,177 mi+2,102 mi
- 22/07/2026120,177 mi
Average of roughly 6,076 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
PL05 WBM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mini Mini (PL05 WBM) between June 2008 and July 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (40 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 82 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: “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users radiator leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”.
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