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BD61 PYA

2011 Mini Mini (R59)

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,527 mi
Last recorded140,527 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R59)54,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 PYA
MakeMini
ModelMini (R59)
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 140,527 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2026 140,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 131,462 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 119,089 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 119,060 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure pad wear indicator (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing on wear indicator (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing on wear indicator wire (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 109,797 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 102,103 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 102,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 94,640 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 94,637 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 87,332 miles

tpms light on indicating low tyre pressure

Fail 14 Feb 2020 86,547 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 76,697 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 66,998 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in tread but not exposing cords

Offside Rear tyre cracked in tread but not exposing cords

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Fail 6 Dec 2017 66,745 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in tread but not exposing cords

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to canvas on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracked in tread but not exposing cords

Pass 9 Dec 2016 55,474 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 47,167 miles

N/side front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Jan 2015 33,023 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R59)?

Based on 3,691 MOT tests across 274 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
4,563
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
274
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14
Registration plate lamp not working 14
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BD61 PYA is a 2011 Mini Mini (R59) in White 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 (R59) models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 54,957 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 (R59) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD61 PYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R59) typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Mini (R59) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BD61 PYA registered?

BD61 PYA is a 2011 Mini Mini (R59), first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is BD61 PYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD61 PYA shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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