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BF58 HWL

2008 Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

92,359 mi
Last recorded92,359 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S59,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 HWL
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 92,359 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 92,359 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 88,280 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted front to rear on underside of vehicle not allowing for viewing of some components

front exhaust flexible joint showing signs of deterioration

unable to see nearside and offside sills [under covers]

Fail 2 Nov 2022 88,270 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted front to rear on underside of vehicle not allowing for viewing of some components

front exhaust flexible joint showing signs of deterioration

unable to see nearside and offside sills [under covers]

Pass 16 Nov 2021 83,199 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 83,145 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 72,557 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 64,263 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 64,263 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 55,028 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2018 55,009 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 42,544 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 42,544 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 33,465 miles

front tyres worn / minor play at rack

Fail 4 Mar 2016 33,465 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front tyres worn / minor play at rack

Pass 30 Mar 2015 24,599 miles

front wipers worn split

osr tyre puntured

rear tyres 2-3mm

Fail 28 Mar 2015 24,599 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front wipers worn split

osr tyre puntured

rear pads appear low

rear tyres 2-3mm

Pass 31 Mar 2014 20,464 miles

oil on min / small chips in screen

Pass 28 Mar 2013 12,705 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 10,893 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 10,893 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 6,715 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 6,697 miles

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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BF58 HWL is a 2008 Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2008 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 59,398 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 18 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BF58 HWL is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 10 October 2008.

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