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AK13 BCU

2013 Mini Cooper Sd

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,569 mi
Last recorded123,569 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper Sd59,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 BCU
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 123,569 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 117,203 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 115,143 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 110,511 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 108,204 miles

Bonnet release handle missing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stone chip in swept area

Fail 30 Jan 2021 108,204 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet release handle missing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stone chip in swept area

Pass 9 Jul 2019 92,285 miles

Front Brake pads getting low

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 75,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 R/F (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn inner & outer 205/45/17 R/F

Fail 30 Jun 2018 75,600 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 R/F (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn inner & outer 205/45/17 R/F

Pass 4 Jul 2017 56,655 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 56,658 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2016 37,544 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd?

Based on 33,382 MOT tests across 2,725 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
2,725
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 143
Registration plate lamp not working 115
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AK13 BCU is a 2013 Mini Cooper Sd in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2013 Mini Cooper Sd models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 59,912 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper Sd fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK13 BCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Sd typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 13 years old, this Mini Cooper Sd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK13 BCU is a 2013 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 30 May 2013.

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