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BJ11 VBL

2011 Mini Mini (R57)

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,742 mi
Last recorded106,742 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R57)59,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 VBL
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 106,742 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 105,526 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 104,372 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted Both fronts (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 103,208 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 101,676 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 99,480 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 96,704 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 94,625 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 92,505 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 92,497 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 87,666 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45/17 run flat (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 80,864 miles

Front both lower arm rubber bushes do not appear worn but have slight movement

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit **** ON 1.6mm **** (4.1.E.1)

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 19 Oct 2015 73,025 miles

light corrosion to some under body components

undercarriage trays / heat shields /engine covers / component covers limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Fail 19 Oct 2015 73,025 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre nearly worn down to CORDS OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED MEASURED AREA

light corrosion to some under body components

undercarriage trays / heat shields /engine covers / component covers limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Pass 15 Oct 2014 64,521 miles

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays / heat sheilds / sill guards / splash guards obscuring underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlamp aim is incorrect with switch in 'AUTO' mode.With switch in normal mode, aim is correct. Passed and advised

nearside front tyre CLOSE TO CORDS ON INNER SECTION outside measured prescribed area

slight corrosion to underbody components

Fail 15 Oct 2014

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays / heat sheilds / sill guards / splash guards obscuring underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlamp aim is incorrect with switch in 'AUTO' mode.With switch in normal mode, aim is correct. Passed and advised

nearside front tyre CLOSE TO CORDS ON INNER SECTION outside measured prescribed area

slight corrosion to underbody components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 56,497 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 56,497 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?

Based on 45,115 MOT tests across 3,155 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,754
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 324
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 244
Registration plate lamp not working 223
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BJ11 VBL is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57) in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2011 Mini Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 59,909 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R57) fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ11 VBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R57) typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BJ11 VBL is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 16 May 2011.

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