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BG15 LWZ

2015 Mini Cooper

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

136,602 mi
Last recorded136,602 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Mini Cooper41,699 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG15 LWZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 136,602 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 130,884 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 130,884 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 115,465 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 115,465 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 104,231 miles

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))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 103,943 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (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 3 Oct 2022 90,597 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 77,070 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 63,798 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 49,838 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 49,797 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 35,300 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 35,234 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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BG15 LWZ is a 2015 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2015 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 41,699 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 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 11 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG15 LWZ is a 2015 Mini Cooper, first registered on 10 April 2015.

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