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BG11 LKA

2011 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,992 mi
Last recorded96,992 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper S51,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 LKA
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 96,992 miles

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

Front EXHAUST FLEXI DETIORATED

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2025 96,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Flexi pipe detiorated

Pass 18 Jul 2024 90,916 miles

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Aug 2023 84,685 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 80,052 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 74,425 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 74,423 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear heat shield insecure

Rear light sensor lever seized

Pass 2 Mar 2021 69,539 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 67,107 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 60,682 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 51,346 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 51,346 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing Can not be tested due to items in the back (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing Can not be tested due to items in the back (7.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 42,029 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 31,238 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 31,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 17,571 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 17,556 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 14,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 14,314 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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BG11 LKA is a 2011 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2011 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 51,948 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 15 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG11 LKA is a 2011 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 16 May 2011.

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