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BD11 EMJ

2011 Mini Mini (R58)

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,603 mi
Last recorded173,603 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R58)54,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD11 EMJ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 173,603 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 173,603 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 165,467 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front lower under tray slightly insecure

Offside Front outer brake pad appears low

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 165,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn bald on outer edge cut/split in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front lower under tray slightly insecure

Offside Front outer brake pad appears low

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 154,417 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 16 Dec 2021 146,063 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 146,063 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 131,962 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 117,802 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 100,397 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 100,395 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2017 84,743 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Nov 2017 84,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Dec 2016 76,356 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 76,051 miles

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 61,851 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 50,408 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 36,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R58)?

Based on 32,231 MOT tests across 2,295 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
4,576
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 216
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 189
Registration plate lamp not working 127
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BD11 EMJ is a 2011 Mini Mini (R58) in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2011 Mini Mini (R58) models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 54,601 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 Mini (R58) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD11 EMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R58) typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Mini (R58) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BD11 EMJ registered?

BD11 EMJ is a 2011 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 18 May 2011.

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