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BG61 VCM

2011 Mini Countryman Cooper D

Blue Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

125,774 mi
Last recorded125,774 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper D71,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 VCM
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper D
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 125,774 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 119,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front brake discs worn

o/s/f outer cv gaitor split around clip

Pass 20 Nov 2023 112,764 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 112,764 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 104,676 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 94,715 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 85,536 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 78,177 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 78,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 68,718 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 68,523 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 60,604 miles

n/s/front tyre wearing on edges sidewall starting to perish

Pass 20 Jan 2017 50,076 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 39,822 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 29,680 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 29,473 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 17,408 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper D?

Based on 13,433 MOT tests across 1,217 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
6,658
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
1,217
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
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BG61 VCM is a 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper D in Blue with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 71,898 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Countryman Cooper D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG61 VCM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Countryman Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Countryman Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BG61 VCM registered?

BG61 VCM is a 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper D, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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