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BG08 UBA

2008 Mini One

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,994 mi
Last recorded96,994 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini One63,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 UBA
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2025 96,994 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust emits excessive blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 92,151 miles

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))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 88,901 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 88,892 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 83,790 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 83,788 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 80,415 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2021 80,415 miles

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 77,676 miles

Front Chassis and Sub-frame Rusty

Rear Chassis,Sub-frame and Suspension Components Rusty

Pass 17 Oct 2019 76,549 miles

Both Front Brake Back Plates Corroded

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Check Strap Loose (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 76,549 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits See Printout (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits See Printout (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits See Printout (8.2.1.2 (a))

Both Front Brake Back Plates Corroded

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Check Strap Loose (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 74,047 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 74,047 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 66,599 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 66,597 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 59,092 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 52,694 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 46,045 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 36,780 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 29,590 miles

Brake pad warning on dash

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 22,873 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 22,873 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mini One?

Based on 528,090 MOT tests across 55,487 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
55,487
On UK Roads
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BG08 UBA is a 2008 Mini One in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2008 Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 63,281 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini One typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Mini One is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG08 UBA is a 2008 Mini One, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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