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BJ13 FVN

2013 Mini Cooper D

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

153,183 mi
Last recorded153,183 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper D60,954 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 FVN
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 153,183 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm bush soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm bush soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front chips in screen

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 153,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm bush soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm bush soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front chips in screen

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 149,803 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 146,524 miles

slight damage to wind screen

Pass 28 Sep 2022 144,359 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 135,985 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 135,985 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 125,841 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 93,723 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 93,723 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 93,449 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 67,008 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 66,188 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 66,188 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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BJ13 FVN is a 2013 Mini Cooper D in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2013 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 60,954 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 Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ13 FVN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 13 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJ13 FVN registered?

BJ13 FVN is a 2013 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 30 May 2013.

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The MOT history for BJ13 FVN shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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