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AE63 BNU

2013 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

172,941 mi
Last recorded172,941 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper S45,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 BNU
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 172,941 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 162,599 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 152,416 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front jacking pad missing

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre stepping on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 140,931 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 140,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2021 126,498 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 126,498 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 113,141 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 113,047 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 94,504 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 68,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 58,572 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 48,775 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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AE63 BNU is a 2013 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 45,332 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 13 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AE63 BNU is a 2013 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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