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RN54 BHZ

2005 Mini Cooper · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMini
ModelCooper
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 109,501 miles on the clock, averaging 7,629 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 W10 Naturally Aspirated engine is known for w10b16a and cylinder head cracking.

MOT & Mileage History for RN54 BHZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
109,501
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,629

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading109,501 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,629
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RN54 BHZ 29k49k69k89k110k '08'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,501 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,501 miles
Since last MOT+11,019 miles
PASS
Mileage98,482 miles
Since last MOT+220 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,262 miles
Since last MOT+7,642 miles
PASS
Mileage90,620 miles
Since last MOT+9,216 miles
PASS
Mileage81,404 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,404 miles
Since last MOT+10,495 miles
PASS
Mileage70,909 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,909 miles
Since last MOT+12,458 miles
PASS
Mileage58,451 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,451 miles
Since last MOT+3,054 miles
PASS
Mileage55,397 miles
Since last MOT+1,606 miles
PASS
Mileage53,791 miles
Since last MOT+7,393 miles
PASS
Mileage46,398 miles
Since last MOT+7,704 miles
PASS
Mileage38,694 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,694 miles
Since last MOT+9,485 miles
PASS
Mileage29,209 miles
Since last MOT+93 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,116 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Mini Cooper

These are the most commonly reported problems on Mini Cooper models (2001–2006), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

W10B16A

Cylinder head cracking

Cracks develop in the head, leading to compression loss and oil burning.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 BHZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRN — Reading, Reading
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About RN54 BHZ

What car is RN54 BHZ?

RN54 BHZ is an black Mini Cooper, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RN54 BHZ?

The last recorded mileage for RN54 BHZ was 109,501 miles, recorded on 9 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN54 BHZ passed its MOT?

RN54 BHZ has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 9 Aug 2018.

Is RN54 BHZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN54 BHZ 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 RN54 BHZ?

RN54 BHZ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.