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BJ59 VLY

2009 Mini Cooper Auto

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

73,091 mi
Last recorded73,091 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper Auto41,663 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 VLY
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 73,091 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 73,090 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear brake discs discoloured

Pass 19 Jul 2024 71,781 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 71,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 70,872 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 68,153 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 68,153 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 65,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

cool;ant low

Fail 29 Jun 2021 65,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

cool;ant low

Pass 11 Jul 2020 59,419 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 57,443 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 56,158 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 51,282 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 50,718 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 45,700 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 34,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on both edges

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 25,962 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 15,384 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 10,933 miles

Front brke pads low

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Auto?

Based on 21,476 MOT tests across 1,826 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,503
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,826
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 61
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BJ59 VLY is a 2009 Mini Cooper Auto in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 Mini Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 41,663 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 Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ59 VLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Mini Cooper Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJ59 VLY registered?

BJ59 VLY is a 2009 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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