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BJ16 MKZ

2016 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,763 mi
Last recorded71,763 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mini John Cooper Works34,276 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ16 MKZ
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 71,763 miles

Nearside Front Signs of tyre fouling wheel arch liner at one point- not at time of test

Nearside Front wheel arch liner insecure

Offside Front Wheel arch liner insecure

Fail 5 Aug 2025 71,763 miles

Nearside Front Signs of tyre fouling wheel arch liner at one point- not at time of test

Nearside Front wheel arch liner insecure

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel arch liner insecure

Pass 13 Aug 2024 67,162 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 59,877 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 51,184 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 44,957 miles

Nearside Handbrake cable dust cover split

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 35,556 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 25,640 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 25,640 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 16,619 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works?

Based on 140,278 MOT tests across 23,953 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
5,043
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
23,953
On UK Roads
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BJ16 MKZ is a 2016 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 34,276 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini John Cooper Works typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 10 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BJ16 MKZ registered?

BJ16 MKZ is a 2016 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 23 April 2016.

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