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BJ20 YFY

2020 Mini Cooper S Sidewalk Auto

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

30,470 mi
Last recorded30,470 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2020 Mini Cooper S Sidewalk Auto17,822 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ20 YFY
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Sidewalk Auto
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 30,470 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 30,470 miles

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 24,423 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 19,660 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 19,656 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Sidewalk Auto?

Based on 582 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
4,046
Miles/Year
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2
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BJ20 YFY is a 2020 Mini Cooper S Sidewalk Auto in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2020 Mini Cooper S Sidewalk Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 17,822 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 S Sidewalk Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ20 YFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was BJ20 YFY registered?

BJ20 YFY is a 2020 Mini Cooper S Sidewalk Auto, first registered on 1 July 2020.

Is BJ20 YFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ20 YFY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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