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BB55 SEZ

2011 Mini Cooper

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,453 mi
Last recorded70,453 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper55,733 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB55 SEZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 70,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 58,786 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 47,420 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 47,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm lumpy (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 32,521 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 27,192 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 6 Oct 2021 27,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

tpms warning light staying on

Pass 16 Dec 2019 24,750 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 24,745 miles

Nearside Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 23,769 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 21,567 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 21,567 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 19,195 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 17,784 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 15,486 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 15,486 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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BB55 SEZ is a 2011 Mini Cooper in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2011 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 55,733 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 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BB55 SEZ registered?

BB55 SEZ is a 2011 Mini Cooper, first registered on 25 February 2011.

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