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MM55 XAL

2005 Mini Cooper S · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 2005 Mini Cooper S Petrol 1598cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 111,721 miles on the clock, averaging 4,833 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 W11 Supercharged engine is known for w11b16.

MOT & Mileage History for MM55 XAL

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,721
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
84%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,833

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading111,721 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,833
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MM55 XAL 38k56k75k93k112k '08'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,721 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,721 miles
Since last MOT+3,329 miles
PASS
Mileage108,392 miles
Since last MOT+5,826 miles
PASS
Mileage102,566 miles
Since last MOT+4,215 miles
PASS
Mileage98,351 miles
Since last MOT+2,741 miles
PASS
Mileage95,610 miles
Since last MOT+1,747 miles
PASS
Mileage93,863 miles
Since last MOT+1,850 miles
PASS
Mileage92,013 miles
Since last MOT+1,914 miles
PASS
Mileage90,099 miles
Since last MOT+1,558 miles
PASS
Mileage88,541 miles
Since last MOT+1,596 miles
PASS
Mileage86,945 miles
Since last MOT+1,174 miles
PASS
Mileage85,771 miles
Since last MOT+357 miles
PASS
Mileage85,414 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,414 miles
Since last MOT+7,225 miles
PASS
Mileage78,189 miles
Since last MOT+11,404 miles
PASS
Mileage66,785 miles
Since last MOT+13,728 miles
PASS
Mileage53,057 miles
Since last MOT+14,968 miles
PASS
Mileage38,089 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,089 miles

🔧 Reported issues for this Mini Cooper S

These are the most commonly reported problems on Mini Cooper S models (2002–2006), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

W11B16

Gaskets degrade, leading to external leaks.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 XAL
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeMM — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About MM55 XAL

What car is MM55 XAL?

MM55 XAL is an black Mini Cooper S, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2005.

What is the mileage of MM55 XAL?

The last recorded mileage for MM55 XAL was 111,721 miles, recorded on 13 Mar 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MM55 XAL passed its MOT?

MM55 XAL has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 13 Mar 2024.

Is MM55 XAL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MM55 XAL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is MM55 XAL?

MM55 XAL is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.