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BG08 XAN

2008 Mini Cooper S

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

67,328 mi
Last recorded67,328 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S59,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 XAN
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 67,328 miles

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))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear subframe corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2025 67,263 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached ball joint bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension locking device ineffective strut (5.3.6 (b))

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))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear subframe corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2024 60,966 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 57,992 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 52,560 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 47,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 47,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 43,622 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 38,293 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 29,389 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 29,039 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at turbo (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 28,992 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at turbo (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2017 28,009 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 26,673 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 24,786 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 22,876 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 17,700 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 14,581 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 9,456 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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BG08 XAN is a 2008 Mini Cooper S in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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BG08 XAN is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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