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BJ61 AEB

2011 Mini Cooper D

Silver Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

64,662 mi
Last recorded64,662 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper D68,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 AEB
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 64,662 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on outer edge slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre just starting to show age cracks

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 64,660 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on outer edge slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre just starting to show age cracks

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 60,678 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 56,343 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 51,822 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 47,048 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 43,442 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 39,193 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 33,283 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Sep 2017 27,644 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 12 Sep 2016 21,771 miles

Offside wiper blade torn

Pass 14 Sep 2015 16,181 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 16,181 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 16,181 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 10,589 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BJ61 AEB is a 2011 Mini Cooper D in Silver with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2011 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 68,200 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ61 AEB, 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 15 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 BJ61 AEB registered?

BJ61 AEB is a 2011 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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The MOT history for BJ61 AEB shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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