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BG03 RUS

2007 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,270 mi
Last recorded103,270 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mini Cooper S60,233 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 RUS
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 103,270 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 103,270 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 94,622 miles

Front subframe has corrosion in various places

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

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

Rear subframe has corrosion in various places

Fail 30 Sep 2024 94,605 miles

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

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

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

Front subframe has corrosion in various places

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

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

Rear subframe has corrosion in various places

Pass 17 Oct 2023 89,062 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 89,038 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 83,664 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 83,586 miles

Emissions not tested unable to maintain fast idle speed. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 76,324 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 76,323 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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 16 Oct 2020 69,884 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 67,861 miles

full inspection of underside impossible due to fittment of shields

Pass 29 Jun 2017 64,855 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 64,855 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 62,467 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 60,594 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 57,168 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 57,168 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 53,926 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 50,750 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 47,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 47,403 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 41,770 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 30,714 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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BG03 RUS is a 2007 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 60,233 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 19 years old, this Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG03 RUS is a 2007 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 4 September 2007.

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