Official DVLA Record

2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · SW05 BNJ

SW05 BNJ

2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/05/2005. Recorded mileage 125,668 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
MINI MINI
Year / Origin
2005 · Aberdeen
MOT Status
Valid until 15/02/2023
Road Tax
Untaxed (31/08/2022)
Recorded Mileage
125,668 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 15/02/2023
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 31/08/2022
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2005
Engine
1598cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The most recent MOT on 2022-02-08 confirmed the 2005 MINI MINI passed with no defects recorded at 125,668 miles. This aligns with a consistent pattern of clean MOT results dating back to 2018, including a 2018-01-03 pass at 85,111 miles. All entries show no recorded defects, suggesting the vehicle has maintained compliance with safety and roadworthiness standards over the past four years. The MOT history reveals a stable condition trend. No recurring issues or escalating risks are evident in the recorded data. The absence of defects in multiple annual tests indicates the vehicle has not shown signs of deterioration requiring corrective action. However, this also means there is no evidence of specific faults to analyze beyond what was reported. The vehicle’s mileage of 125,668 miles at 21 years old equates to roughly 5,984 miles per year, which is lower than average for its age. This could suggest lighter use, but it may also indicate periods of inactivity or storage, which can lead to hidden issues like battery drain, fluid stagnation, or rubber component degradation. The low mileage does not inherently signal excessive wear, but it warrants scrutiny of components that degrade over time rather than through use.

SW05 BNJ Key Findings

  • 1 MOT test recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 08/02/2022
  • 125,668 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
65
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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SW05 BNJ MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Jun 2026, 20:16
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

1 MOT test are recorded for this 2005 Mini Mini (SW05 BNJ) between February 2022 and February 2022.

The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.

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