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EL05 RAW

2016 Mini Cooper · Petrol · 1499cc

White Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2016
FuelPetrol
Engine1499cc
ColourWhite
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2016 Mini Cooper Petrol 1499cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 74,633 miles on the clock, averaging 7,294 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.5 B38 TwinPower Turbo engine is known for b38a15a and timing chain and guides.

MOT & Mileage History for EL05 RAW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
74,633
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2018
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
7,294

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading74,633 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,294
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EL05 RAW 22k35k48k61k75k '18'26'24

Check EL05 RAW

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage74,633 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,633 miles
Since last MOT+8,890 miles
PASS
Mileage65,743 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,743 miles
Since last MOT+7,607 miles
PASS
Mileage58,136 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,136 miles
Since last MOT+8,753 miles
PASS
Mileage49,383 miles
Since last MOT+6,083 miles
PASS
Mileage43,300 miles
Since last MOT+8,923 miles
PASS
Mileage34,377 miles
Since last MOT+5,630 miles
PASS
Mileage28,747 miles
Since last MOT+6,866 miles
PASS
Mileage21,881 miles
Since last MOT+346 miles
PASS
Mileage21,535 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Mini Cooper

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B38A15A

Timing Chain and Guides

Chain stretches prematurely; guides can break.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL05 RAW
MakeMini
ModelCooper
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1499cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeEL — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About EL05 RAW

What car is EL05 RAW?

EL05 RAW is an white Mini Cooper, petrol (1499cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2016.

What is the mileage of EL05 RAW?

The last recorded mileage for EL05 RAW was 74,633 miles, recorded on 9 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EL05 RAW passed its MOT?

EL05 RAW has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 9 Feb 2026.

Is EL05 RAW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EL05 RAW is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is EL05 RAW?

EL05 RAW is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.